The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore
Four presidential faces carved into granite that took fourteen years to finish, a badlands landscape nearby that looks like the moon had a rock formation phase, and a motorcycle rally each August that briefly doubles the local population.
The best time to visit The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 19:19 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
May · high 19°C · rain 89mm · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Rapid City, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C38°F | 13mm0.5in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| February | 1°C33°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 7°C45°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 12°C54°F | 48mm1.9in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| May | 19°C66°F | 89mm3.5in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C80°F | 62mm2.4in | 15.5h15.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C87°F | 48mm1.9in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C85°F | 44mm1.7in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 25°C77°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C57°F | 48mm1.9in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 9°C48°F | 14mm0.6in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 3°C38°F | 22mm0.9in | 8.9h8.9h |
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- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore?
The best time to visit The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore get?
Typical daytime highs in The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (61°F), Dec–Feb 3°C (37°F).
Is The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore expensive?
On the ground, The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore is cheap.
What sort of trip is The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore good for?
The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, history and culture.
How rainy is The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore?
The wettest month in The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore is May at 89mm (3.5in), the driest January at 13mm (0.5in), with a monthly average of 39mm (1.5in).
What plug do I need for The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore?
The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
