Bismarck weather
At 5:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Bismarck sits 519 m (1,703 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Bismarck weather
Is it raining in Bismarck right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bismarck this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–17° and lows of 3–9°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Bismarck lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bismarck?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Bismarck weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bismarck?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bismarck is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -5°C (23°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Bismarck?
June is the wettest month, with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Bismarck?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -5°C (23°F) and lows of -15°C (6°F).
Does Bismarck have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 93 mm (3.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months