Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Sioux Falls, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Sioux Falls, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sioux Falls, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America by month

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January

January in Sioux Falls can be dangerously cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain once in a while. It also snows a bit less than half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Sioux Falls in February, you will notice that it is frosty. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Sioux Falls is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows sometimes. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

In April, Sioux Falls is chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Sioux Falls, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Sioux Falls is balmy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in this region is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Sioux Falls is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you vacation in Sioux Falls during August, you might see that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Sioux Falls is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Sioux Falls is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in this region is cold. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains once in a while and snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in this region can be extremely cold. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains sometimes and snows regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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