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Exploring Alexandria

The city of Alexandria has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Alexandria include:

• Mitchell Aquatic Center
• Dakota Wesleyan University
• Corn Palace
• Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
• Mitchell Technical Institute
• Hitchcock Park
• Dakota Discovery Museum

When is the Best Time to Explore Alexandria?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Alexandria, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Alexandria are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 7°C and at night it is -12°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 80 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 300 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 30°C and the night-time average is 13°C. Average precipitation for this season is 251 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 16°C and -9°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 113 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Alexandria is 743 mm.