Badlands National Park in August
In August, Badlands National Park averages a high of 88°F and a low of 58°F, with 1.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 206,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 59 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 88° / 58°F
- Precipitation
- 1.6in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 59m
- Visitors
- 206,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wasta, SD, 16.4 miles from the park's center, 2,328 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 78° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Wind Cave National Park | 84° / 55° | Very busy | Hot |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 85° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 73° / 38° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Yellowstone National Park | 71° / 37° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Badlands National Park on nps.gov
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