Landmark

Deadwood

Q: When is the best time to visit Deadwood?

The best time to visit Deadwood is May–Jun & Sep, in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States.

Deadwood, South Dakota, United States

Best timeMay–Jun & Sep

Set inDeadwood, South Dakota, United States

In season~68°F high

Climate9–81°F

Fares from$356

Nearest airportRAP

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 65%

WarmestJul · 81°F

WettestMay

Best windowMay–Jun & Sep

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A gold rush gulch in the Black Hills where the frontier story stayed above ground.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Mount Rushmore

37 mi away

Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Little Bighorn Battlefield

199 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Deadwood?

The best time to visit Deadwood is May–June & September, in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States.

Where is Deadwood?

Deadwood is in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. The nearest major airport is RAP.

What is Deadwood known for?

A gold rush gulch in the Black Hills where the frontier story stayed above ground.