Montana Weather Forecast
Montana weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Montana
No snow is in the current forecast window for Montana.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, April, November and December.
16-day forecast for Montana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 64° | 1% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 89° / 66° | 43% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 61° | 43% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 58° | 10% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 58° | 4% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 58° | 14% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 59° | 14% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 54° | 7% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 55° | 12% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 57° | 12% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 52° | 7% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 47° | 10% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 86° / 56° | 10% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 52° | 6% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 58° | 5% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
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 | 74° | 47° | 1,1 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 21% and wind is 8 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 10:36 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 August 21, 2026 at 10:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
