When is the best time to go to Yankton

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Yankton, 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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Yankton weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Yankton 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

Yankton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 9mm 6.4hrs 10.5hrs

Yankton's weather in January is typically cold and very dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Yankton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Yankton with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in January »

February

Yankton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 15mm 6.9hrs 11.5hrs

February in Yankton is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Yankton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Yankton with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in February »

March

Yankton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 39mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Yankton is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Yankton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Yankton with around 39mm 1.5 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.

Yankton weather in March »

April

Yankton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 58mm 8.8hrs 14.3hrs

Yankton's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Yankton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Yankton with around 58mm 2.3 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in April »

May

Yankton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 89mm 10hrs 15.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Yankton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Yankton with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in May »

June

Yankton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 99mm 11.5hrs 10.5hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Yankton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Yankton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Yankton with around 99mm 3.9 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 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in June »

July

Yankton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 77mm 12.1hrs 11.5hrs

July in Yankton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Yankton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Yankton with around 77mm 3 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 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in July »

August

Yankton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 73mm 10.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Yankton is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Yankton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Yankton with around 73mm 2.9 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in August »

September

Yankton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 59mm 9hrs 14.3hrs

Yankton's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Yankton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Yankton with around 59mm 2.3 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in September »

October

Yankton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 38mm 7.6hrs 15.7hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Yankton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Yankton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Yankton with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in October »

November

Yankton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 25mm 5.7hrs 10.5hrs

November is a dry month in Yankton and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Yankton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yankton with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in November »

December

Yankton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 14mm 5.3hrs 11.5hrs

December in Yankton is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Yankton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Yankton with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Yankton weather in December »

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Yankton weather stats

Yankton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: January 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January -3.2°C 26.2°F
Wettest month: June 99mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 18.8°C 65.8°F
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