Montana has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Montana has an average annual temperature of 42.1°F across all 6 cities, with approximately 574 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 70%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
The warmest city is Billings with average July highs of 99.9°F, while Bozeman is the coldest with average January lows of -15.9°F. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 39.9°F | -10.1°F | 14.9°F | 89% | 40 | 1.8 | 1.50 |
| February | ❄️ | 45.7°F | -8.3°F | 18.7°F | 85% | 38 | 1.8 | 2.50 |
| March | ❄️ | 57.0°F | 5.0°F | 31.1°F | 77% | 45 | 1.7 | 3.60 |
| April | 🌤️ | 69.4°F | 17.2°F | 43.3°F | 69% | 55 | 1.6 | 4.70 |
| May | 🌤️ | 78.1°F | 25.3°F | 51.8°F | 65% | 76 | 1.4 | 5.70 |
| June | ☀️ | 86.4°F | 34.2°F | 60.3°F | 62% | 73 | 1.3 | 6.40 |
| July | ☀️ | 92.5°F | 42.6°F | 67.5°F | 53% | 38 | 1.1 | 7.00 |
| August | ☀️ | 92.1°F | 41.5°F | 66.7°F | 50% | 37 | 1.1 | 5.90 |
| September | 🌤️ | 85.8°F | 29.7°F | 57.7°F | 55% | 40 | 1.3 | 4.40 |
| October | 🌤️ | 73.4°F | 18.0°F | 45.7°F | 66% | 43 | 1.4 | 2.80 |
| November | ❄️ | 55.2°F | 5.0°F | 30.2°F | 78% | 44 | 1.6 | 1.60 |
| December | ❄️ | 41.0°F | -7.6°F | 16.7°F | 86% | 44 | 1.7 | 1.20 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 6 cities in Montana
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 6 cities · 1981–2025 · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 89% in January · annual avg 70%
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 45.3°F), while the coldest year was 1985 (avg: 37.4°F).
Averaged across all 6 cities in Montana · Last 10 years · °F
Averaged across all 6 cities in Montana · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 6 cities in Montana for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 18.9°F | 45.1°F | 71.2°F | 602 | 69% | 1.4 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 18.9°F | 45.3°F | 71.6°F | 547 | 68% | 1.4 m/s |
2023 | 17.6°F | 43.0°F | 68.2°F | 600 | 71% | 1.4 m/s |
2022 | 12.7°F | 41.2°F | 69.6°F | 546 | 68% | 1.6 m/s |
2021 | 18.7°F | 45.0°F | 71.4°F | 474 | 66% | 1.5 m/s |
2020 | 16.7°F | 43.3°F | 69.8°F | 621 | 70% | 1.6 m/s |
2019 | 12.6°F | 39.0°F | 65.5°F | 620 | 75% | 1.4 m/s |
2018 | 15.1°F | 40.1°F | 65.1°F | 675 | 75% | 1.4 m/s |
2017 | 16.5°F | 42.1°F | 67.5°F | 651 | 70% | 1.5 m/s |
2016 | 18.7°F | 43.7°F | 68.7°F | 615 | 70% | 1.5 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
