Rapid City weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C, with around 7 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Rapid City. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
16°C
Rainy days
7 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Rapid City in August
Whatever the weather, Rapid City rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Drive to Mount Rushmore for the iconic four presidents vista
Explore the Badlands' alien landscape of eroded buttes
Visit Wind Cave National Park's underground passages
Hike Cathedral Spires Trail among granite peaks
Tour the Museum of the Black Hills
Explore Deadwood's preserved Wild West town
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
3C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
2C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
13C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
November
9C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
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