Washburn

City / town · North Dakota

Washburn

Best timeMay–Sep
From you
Nearest airportBIS · 38 mi
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Overview

Washburn is a town in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota.

2 sights · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Washburn

McLean County Museum

Riverside Park

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Minot)

Jan: 0.3 in rain0.3"Jan: high 23°F, low 4°F23°4°JanFeb: 0.3 in rain0.3"Feb: high 27°F, low 8°F27°8°FebMar: 0.5 in rain0.5"Mar: high 40°F, low 19°F40°19°MarApr: 1.0 in rain1"Apr: high 56°F, low 31°F56°31°AprMay: 2.7 in rain2.7"May: high 69°F, low 43°F69°43°MayJun: 3.7 in rain3.7"Jun: high 78°F, low 54°F78°54°JunJul: 2.5 in rain2.5"Jul: high 84°F, low 58°F84°58°JulAug: 2.1 in rain2.1"Aug: high 84°F, low 56°F84°56°AugSep: 1.6 in rain1.6"Sep: high 73°F, low 47°F73°47°SepOct: 1.2 in rain1.2"Oct: high 57°F, low 34°F57°34°OctNov: 0.6 in rain0.6"Nov: high 40°F, low 21°F40°21°NovDec: 0.3 in rain0.3"Dec: high 27°F, low 9°F27°9°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck — 38 mi away. Directions
  • MOT Minot International Airport, Minot — 68 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning McLean County Museum
  • Afternoon Riverside Park
  • Evening Cafe 77

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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