Quick answer: the best months to golf in South Dakota are July, September & October, based on 10-year climate averages (2015–2024) across 1 South Dakota golf city.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Avg Wind | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F | 12°F | 7 | 15 mph | Off-season |
| February | 33°F | 13°F | 6 | 16 mph | Off-season |
| March | 45°F | 25°F | 10 | 16 mph | Variable |
| April | 56°F | 36°F | 13 | 17 mph | Shoulder |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 14 | 15 mph | Shoulder |
| June | 83°F | 63°F | 11 | 14 mph | Shoulder |
| July | 84°F | 65°F | 10 | 12 mph | Shoulder |
| August | 83°F | 64°F | 11 | 13 mph | Shoulder |
| September | 77°F | 57°F | 8 | 14 mph | Peak |
| October | 61°F | 43°F | 8 | 15 mph | Peak |
| November | 47°F | 29°F | 6 | 15 mph | Variable |
| December | 34°F | 18°F | 8 | 14 mph | Off-season |
Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. The months above hit those marks most consistently statewide. January is typically the toughest month for golf in South Dakota.
Conditions vary across South Dakota — coastal, mountain, and inland courses peak at different times. See the city-level guides:
Climate averages tell you when to plan a trip; the live score tells you whether to play today. Browse all South Dakota golf cities for real-time playability scores, or see the national month-by-month guide.