Climate Insights for Dickinson

The climate in Dickinson is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 489mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 77mm of rainfall. Dickinson is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season.

Dickinson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Dickinson is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 489mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 77mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 66mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Dickinson is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Dickinson, which began on June 21, 2026. Dickinson is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Dickinson is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dickinson based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.