Montana Weather Forecast
Montana weather: 62°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 62°F (17°C) in Montana with clear. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 57°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is 23.4°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Montana today at 10/10. 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.
Active alerts for Montana
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Montana right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:44 AM, Oct 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Montana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 57° | 0% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 58° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 52° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 49° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 51° | 1% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 58° / 31° | 53% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 33° / 29° | 75% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌨️ Snow | 30° / 19° | 55% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌥️ Fog | 35° / 14° | 17% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌥️ Fog | 42° / 22° | 10% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌥️ Fog | 44° / 29° | 8% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌥️ Fog | 55° / 34° | 2% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 38° | 6% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 43° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 45° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 11% | -- | — |
Climate in Montana month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 14° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 13° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 27° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 31° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 47° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 86° | 56° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 82° | 53° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 73° | 46° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 58° | 35° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 45° | 26° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 25° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Montana
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Air quality and pollen in Montana
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by national park in Montana
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Montana
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Montana
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in Montana
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
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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 62°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 27% and wind is 7 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 2:44 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
