Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Great Lakes (South Dakota), United States in October
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
23mm
Sun
6.9h
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Great Lakes (South Dakota), United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October17°C average high
October is close to Great Lakes (South Dakota)'s yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October23mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Great Lakes (South Dakota)'s year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.9 hours average sun
October is below Great Lakes (South Dakota)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October43 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
