Weather in October 2025

South Dakota weather in October 2025

The temperatures in South Dakota in October are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 14°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in South Dakota during the month of October. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Please note that South Dakota can expect a few days of snow in October.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in South Dakota in October 2025.

If you’re planning to visit South Dakota in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for South Dakota before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
14° / 5°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
4
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
Dry Days
25
Rainfall
Rainfall
83
mm
9.6
Sun Hours
9.6
Hrs

South Dakota annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -5° / -13° 2 15 13 35 mm
Awful
February -4° / -12° 2 15 11 39 mm
Awful
March 6° / -2° 5 17 9 67 mm
Awful
April 13° / 3° 6 20 4 110 mm
Bad
May 20° / 10° 9 22 0 135 mm
Ok
June 25° / 16° 8 22 0 185 mm
Good
July 28° / 17° 6 25 0 109 mm
Perfect
August 28° / 15° 6 25 0 118 mm
Perfect
September 24° / 12° 5 25 0 94 mm
Perfect
October 14° / 5° 4 25 2 83 mm
Ok
November 7° / -1° 2 23 5 33 mm
Bad
December -2° / -9° 3 16 12 43 mm
Awful
Temperatures in South Dakota in October
Rain in South Dakota in October

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Weather in South Dakota in October - FAQ

What is the average temperature in South Dakota in October?
The average temperature in South Dakota in October is 5/14° C.
What is the chance of rain in South Dakota in October?
On average, there are 4 rainy days in South Dakota during October.
Weather wise, is October a good time to visit South Dakota?
The weather in South Dakota in October is ok.
Can it snow in South Dakota in October?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in South Dakota in October.
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