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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bismarck, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bismarck weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bismarck are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bismarck January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 54mm 5.6hrs 10.9hrs

Bismarck's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bismarck and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bismarck February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 62mm 6.1hrs 11.7hrs

February in Bismarck is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bismarck and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in February »

March

Bismarck March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 101mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bismarck is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bismarck and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in March »

April

Bismarck April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 106mm 8.3hrs 14hrs

Bismarck's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Bismarck and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in April »

May

Bismarck May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 112mm 9.6hrs 15.1hrs

May is a damp month in Bismarck and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bismarck.

May is in the spring in Bismarck and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in May »

June

Bismarck June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 95mm 10.7hrs 10.9hrs

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Bismarck during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bismarck, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bismarck and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in June »

July

Bismarck July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 94mm 10.8hrs 11.7hrs

July in Bismarck is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bismarck.

July is in the summer in Bismarck and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bismarck with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in July »

August

Bismarck August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 101mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bismarck is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Bismarck and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bismarck with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in August »

September

Bismarck September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 8.5hrs 14hrs

Bismarck's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bismarck, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bismarck and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bismarck with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in September »

October

Bismarck October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 70mm 7.8hrs 15.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bismarck and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bismarck, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bismarck and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bismarck with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in October »

November

Bismarck November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 104mm 5.4hrs 10.9hrs

November in Bismarck is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bismarck and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bismarck with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in November »

December

Bismarck December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 87mm 4.9hrs 11.7hrs

December in Bismarck is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bismarck for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bismarck and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bismarck with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bismarck weather in December »

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Bismarck weather stats

Bismarck weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: January 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 4°C 39.2°F
Wettest month: May 112mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 23.4°C 74.1°F
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