May in Rapid City is the rainiest month of the year. In May, the weather in Rapid City is typically warm. Average daily high temperature in May is about 15 degrees above zero. On average, Rapid City has 16 rainy, 7 sunny, 5 cloudy, and 3 partly cloudy days in May. The rains are usually heavy. May as well as February, March, and April is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Rapid City.