Wind Cave · SD · National Park · Trailwind

The best time to visit Wind Cave is generally June, July and August. It is a national park in South Dakota.Best time to visit Wind CaveJune, July and August tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 83°F and overnight lows near 62°F.Weather in Wind CaveSpring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong thunderstorms are common and can produce large hail and lightning. Fall: Generally dry with warm days and cool nights. Highs 50-60°F. Lows below freezing are common. Winter: Highs are in the high 30s with lows around 10°F. Snowfall averages 30 inches annually, periodically closing park roads.Wind Cave weather by month

January: average high 38°F, average low 21°F

February: average high 36°F, average low 18°F

March: average high 45°F, average low 25°F

April: average high 53°F, average low 31°F

May: average high 64°F, average low 44°F

June: average high 77°F, average low 56°F

July: average high 83°F, average low 62°F

August: average high 82°F, average low 61°F

September: average high 75°F, average low 54°F

October: average high 59°F, average low 39°F

November: average high 48°F, average low 30°F

December: average high 41°F, average low 24°F

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