Wind Cave National Park in August
In August, Wind Cave National Park averages a high of 84°F and a low of 55°F, with 2.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 94,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 58 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 84° / 55°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 58m
- Visitors
- 94,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wind Cave, SD, 2.9 miles from the park's center, 4,155 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 |
| Badlands National Park | 88° / 58° | 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: Wind Cave National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Wind Cave · National parks to visit in August