Badlands National Park weather in August
August in Badlands National Park: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Badlands National Park · #380 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Badlands National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 29 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 53% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Badlands National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
- August in Badlands National Park: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Badlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in August?
- In August, Badlands National Park averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 28.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Badlands National Park in August?
- Badlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in August.