Badlands National Park weather in September

September in Badlands National Park: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Badlands National Park · #158 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Badlands National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall36 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity51%🍃 comfortable
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
September in Badlands National Park: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Badlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in September?
In September, Badlands National Park averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 13.9°C, with about 36.1 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Badlands National Park in September?
Badlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in September.

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