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Mount Rushmore

Keystone, South Dakota, United States
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inKeystone, South Dakota, United States
In season~75°F high
Climate
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Climate

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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

7–77°F
Fares from$356
Nearest airportRAP
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Mount Rushmore
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Aug–Sep. Go in Jul, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 63%
WarmestJul · 77°F
WettestMay
Best windowJun–Sep
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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

Mount Rushmore: Closeup of Mount Rushmore sculptures: taken on July 7, 2017
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Mount Rushmore

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Winkelvi
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Four presidents carved 60 feet tall into the Black Hills.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Mount Rushmore: Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
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Mount Rushmore

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Mount Rushmore: This is a photo taken along the new base walkway of Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore

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Lennyquery
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Pairs well with

Deadwood
37 mi away
Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary
158 mi away
Little Bighorn Battlefield
227 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Rushmore?

The best time to visit Mount Rushmore is June–September, in Keystone, South Dakota, United States.

Where is Mount Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore is in Keystone, South Dakota, United States. The nearest major airport is RAP.

What is Mount Rushmore known for?

Four presidents carved 60 feet tall into the Black Hills.

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