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Weather in September in South Dakota

Planning a getaway to South Dakota this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in South Dakota in September?

South Dakota is a region in the United States of America. September in South Dakota generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Lead at 21°C to warm in Hot Springs at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Hot Springs and 8°C in Lead.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Wall with an average of 29 mm to moderate rainfall in Vermillion with 78 mm.

For specific regional insights in South Dakota for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Dakota climate page.

Where to go in South Dakota in September

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the South Dakota on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in South Dakota?

Sioux Falls

In September Sioux Falls generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sioux Falls
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   August August
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28°C 
16°C 
94 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
10°C 
71 mm 
9 days 
October   >> October
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16°C 
3°C 
62 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Sioux Falls

Pierre

In September Pierre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Pierre
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
15°C 
67 mm 
9 days 
25°C 
10°C 
40 mm 
7 days 
October   >> October
>>  
16°C 
2°C 
56 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Pierre

Rapid City

In September Rapid City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Rapid City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
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29°C 
15°C 
62 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
10°C 
36 mm 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
15°C 
3°C 
40 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Rapid City

Deadwood

In September Deadwood generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Deadwood
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
26°C 
13°C 
69 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
8°C 
47 mm 
8 days 
October   >> October
>>  
14°C 
2°C 
85 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Deadwood

Custer

In September Custer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Custer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
26°C 
11°C 
62 mm 
14 days 
22°C 
7°C 
41 mm 
8 days 
October   >> October
>>  
13°C 
0°C 
37 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Custer

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Is September the best time to visit South Dakota?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to South Dakota. Typically, the climate in Sioux Falls is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Sioux Falls. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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