State in United States

National Parks in Montana

Montana travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 74°F now🕔 2:28 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 1.1 million

National parks in Montana

Map of Montana

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 46°35′20.8″N 112°2′20.8″W (46.5891, -112.0391)

Best time to visit Montana

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
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May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
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September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Summary

Montana is a state in United States. Montana is a US state with its capital at Helena. It has a population of about 1.1 million. The capital is Helena.

Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Montana with clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 57°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Montana is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 13°F.

Nearby highlights include Glacier National Park, Missouri River, Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Yellowstone National Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 7.7°F above the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Montana today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Montana?

Montana is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 46.5891, -112.0391. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Montana right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 27% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Montana?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Montana, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Montana in?

Montana observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 2:28 PM.

How many people live in Montana?

Montana has a population of approximately 1.1 million.

What are the top things to do in Montana?

Popular options include Glacier National Park, Missouri River, Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Grand Teton.

What places are in Montana?

Montana covers 4 places in this atlas, including Glacier National Park, Bozeman, Gallatin County and Missouri River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 2:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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