Weather in May 2024

Rapid City weather in May 2024

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The average weather in Rapid City in May

The temperatures in Rapid City in May are quite cold with temperatures between 7°C and 18°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Rapid City. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Please note that Rapid City can expect a few days of snow in May.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Rapid City in May 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Rapid City in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Rapid City before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
18° / 7°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
10
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
Rainfall
139
mm
10.4
Sun Hours
10.4
Hrs

Rapid City annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 1° / -7° 5 14 13 23 mm
Awful
February 1° / -8° 5 10 14 35 mm
Awful
March 8° / -2° 5 17 10 57 mm
Bad
April 12° / 1° 7 16 7 115 mm
Awful
May 18° / 7° 10 19 2 139 mm
Bad
June 26° / 13° 7 23 0 122 mm
Good
July 30° / 18° 7 24 0 117 mm
Ok
August 29° / 17° 6 25 0 96 mm
Good
September 24° / 13° 3 27 0 56 mm
Perfect
October 14° / 4° 3 23 4 63 mm
Ok
November 8° / -1° 3 21 6 25 mm
Bad
December 1° / -7° 3 17 11 30 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Rapid City in May
Rain in Rapid City in May

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Weather in Rapid City in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rapid City in May?
The average temperature in Rapid City in May is 7/18° C.
What is the chance of rain in Rapid City in May?
On average, there are 10 rainy days in Rapid City during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Rapid City?
The weather in Rapid City in May is bad.
Can it snow in Rapid City in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Rapid City in May.
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