When is the best time to go to Mount Rushmore?

When is the best time to go to Mount Rushmore? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Mount Rushmore are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July and August


Annual weather in Mount Rushmore

For full information about the climate and weather in Mount Rushmore a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 20°F/34°F
1.2in
February 18°F/32°F
1.7in
March 29°F/47°F
2.8in
April 32°F/52°F
4.8in
May 43°F/63°F
7.1in
June 54°F/77°F
6.9in
July 61°F/85°F
6.7in
August 59°F/83°F
5.8in
September 52°F/76°F
2.8in
October 38°F/58°F
2.5in
November 29°F/47°F
1.1in
December 20°F/34°F
1.3in


Weather and climate in Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mount Rushmore is 58°F (ranging from 32°F in february to 85°F in july). Annual rainfall is 44.6in, with a minimum of 1.1in in november and a maximum of 7.1in in may.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C.
  • Between the months of may and july the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 99°F and, in july, 10 days of rain are expected.
  • Between august and september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and, in september, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • From october to december the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 20°F and it rains about 6% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mount Rushmore

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mount Rushmore: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



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