Climate / Weather

Bozeman, Montana offers the visitor a great climate in order to enjoy both summer and winter activities.

  • High temperatures for summer are in the 70s and 80s and the lows are in the mid 40s and low 50s.
  • In the fall, high daily temperatures average 70 degrees.
  • Mild winter weather is not unusual and a week or more of consistently cold weather is rare.

Spring
Spring tends to come late in the Gallatin Valley, with high average temperatures in April, May and June of 53, 63 and 72 respectively. One third of the annual precipitation of 8.61 inches falls during May and June.

Always be prepared for that errant snowstorm in May. Though not common, it is possible to be out enjoying the spring weather and end up having a snowball fight.

Summer
Summers offer pleasantly warm days with cooler nights. It doesn't often get hot and humid in Bozeman, with temperatures rarely getting above 90. The average is around 70 to 80 degrees for the highs and the mid 40s or low 50s for evenings.

Fall
In the Fall, you will get an Indian summer lasting to near the middle of October. October and November find the highs around 40 or 50, and the lows in the 20s or 30s

Winter
Mild winter weather is normal and residents rarely encounter more than a week of consistently cold weather. For those who enjoy winter sports, an average temp of 59, low humidity, and light winds provide great weather for outdoor winter activities.

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