Montana Weather Forecast
Montana weather: 47°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 71° / 53°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 14 mph
🌤️ 75° / 48°
Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
Best time to go outside today
1 PM - 4 PM · comfort score 9.1/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Montana
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 69°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 47°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 2 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 9:20 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 2, 2026 at 9:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
