What is the climate like in Montana?

The climate of Montana has an average yearly temperature of 14°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 0°C and rise to 28°C.

Annually, about 437 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Montana. Additionally, about 269 cm of snow falls each year.

The best time to visit Montana is June until September. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Montana.


  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daytime temperature (°C) 3 0 7 11 16 22 28 27 21 14 7 3
Rainfall (mm) 12 12 16 41 78 68 46 53 54 34 14 8,1
Snowfall (cm) 40 48 49 31 8,9 0,1 0 0 2,6 22 29 37
  • Average yearly temperature: 14°C
  • Highest temperature: 28°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 0°C in February
  • Rainfall: 437 mm per year, averaging 36 mm by month
  • Driest months: 8,1 mm in December, 12 mm in January and February
  • Wettest months: 78 mm in May, 68 mm in June and 54 mm in September
  • Snowfall: 269 cm per year

Climate table Montana

The climate table for Montana shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daytime temperature (°C) 3 0 7 11 16 22 28 27 21 14 7 3
Nighttime temperature (°C) -6 -10 -4 0 5 10 13 13 8 3 -3 -7
Rainfall (mm) 12 12 16 41 78 68 46 53 54 34 14 8,1
Snowfall (cm) 40 48 49 31 8,9 0,1 0 0 2,6 22 29 37
UV Index 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 8 6 5 4 3
Best month No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

Temperature by month in Montana

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Montana, United States

Temperature by month in Montana, United States

Rainfall by month in Montana

This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Montana, United States.

Rainfall by month in Montana, United States

Snowfall by month in Montana

This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Montana, United States.

Snowfall by month in Montana, United States

UV index by month in Montana

This graph shows the average UV index by month in Montana, United States.

UV index by month in Montana, United States

Yearly temperature in Montana

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Montana, United States, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly temperature in Montana, United States

Yearly total rainfall in Montana

This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Montana, United States.

Rainfall per year in Montana, United States

Yearly snowfall in Montana

This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Montana, United States, measured in centimeters.

Snowfall per year in Montana, United States

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Average weather in Montana by month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Montana and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Montana, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.