Late summer · Weather & things to do
Medora in August
Medora edges cooler than July, with highs of 85°F (30°C), lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain.
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (43 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (30°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 59°F (15°C), about 14°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's August.
Plan around August
August is one of Medora's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and August & September.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in July to 85/100.
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Medora in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Painted Canyon Overlook
Wide overlook of layered badlands just off I-90, often with bison below.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Wind Canyon Trail
Short 0.4-mile trail to a bluff above the Little Missouri River with wind-carved sandstone.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center
Exhibits on Roosevelt's ranching years plus his restored Maltese Cross Cabin.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Medora Musical
Outdoor variety show at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre against a badlands backdrop.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Pitchfork Steak Fondue
Steaks speared on pitchforks and cooked in oil on a bluff above town.
Nearby in August
- Black Hills in August~217 mi · highs 80°F, 1.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Badlands National Park in August~219 mi · highs 89°F, 1.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Medora in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Medora?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
How hot is Medora in August?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Medora in August?
Not much: about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.6 in (422 mm).
What should I pack for Medora in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills May – Sep
Planning Medora in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.