When to visit Theodore Roosevelt (Medora) without the crowds
Theodore Roosevelt (Medora) (North Dakota, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with February, April and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jun & Sep
When everyone heads home
The first week of September.
Tip
Bison and wild horses are seen from the park road, best at dawn.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | -2 °C (28 °F)2 rainy days · ~10 cm of snow | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | -3 °C (27 °F)2 rainy days · ~16 cm of snow | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F)3 rainy days · ~13 cm of snow | |
| April | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 12 °C (54 °F)6 rainy days · ~13 cm of snow | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (67 °F)7 rainy days | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F)6 rainy days | Medora Musical (Jun–Sep), Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F)5 rainy days | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (83 °F)5 rainy days | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (74 °F)5 rainy days | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F)4 rainy days · ~6 cm of snow | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F)3 rainy days · ~11 cm of snow | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | -1 °C (31 °F)3 rainy days · ~20 cm of snow | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Snow (Feb): about 16 cm in a typical month. Estimated from Copernicus ERA5.
- Snow (Apr): about 13 cm in a typical month; in 10 years there were 3 days with over 15 cm (the biggest, 30 cm on Apr 23, 2022). Estimated from Copernicus ERA5.
- Snow (Dec): about 20 cm in a typical month; in 10 years there was 1 day with over 15 cm (the biggest, 18 cm on Dec 25, 2016). Estimated from Copernicus ERA5.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Theodore Roosevelt (Medora) without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, March and December (crowds 1/5). In March the average high is 6 °C (42 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Theodore Roosevelt (Medora) most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The first week of September.
What is the weather like in Theodore Roosevelt (Medora)?
Average highs range from -3 °C (27 °F) in February to 30 °C (86 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in May (about 7 days) and least in January (2). It snows most in December: about 20 cm in a typical month (estimated).
What should I know before going to Theodore Roosevelt (Medora)?
Snow (Feb): about 16 cm in a typical month. Estimated from Copernicus ERA5. Snow (Apr): about 13 cm in a typical month; in 10 years there were 3 days with over 15 cm (the biggest, 30 cm on Apr 23, 2022). Estimated from Copernicus ERA5. Snow (Dec): about 20 cm in a typical month; in 10 years there was 1 day with over 15 cm (the biggest, 18 cm on Dec 25, 2016). Estimated from Copernicus ERA5.
What festivals are there in Theodore Roosevelt (Medora)?
The main ones: Medora Musical (Jun–Sep) (June).