Bozeman, USA

Best Time to Visit Bozeman

The best time to visit Bozeman is June to September, December to March.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeJanuaryFreezing, dry

Averages -5°C (23°F) with 29 mm of rain over the month.

8 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Bozeman in June to September, December to March for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $140, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Best time

    Freezing, dry. Averages -5°C (23°F) with 29 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Best time

    Freezing, some rain. Averages -6°C (21°F) with 43 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Best time

    Freezing, some rain. Averages -1°C (31°F) with 47 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 4°C (38°F) with 71 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 10°C (49°F) with 74 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 67 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Best time

    Warm, dry. Averages 20°C (68°F) with 23 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Best time

    Warm, dry. Averages 19°C (66°F) with 29 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 14°C (56°F) with 50 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 6°C (43°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Freezing, some rain. Averages -1°C (30°F) with 39 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Best time

    Freezing, some rain. Averages -5°C (22°F) with 35 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Bozeman

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Bozeman is warmest in July (20°C / 68°F) and coolest in February (-6°C / 21°F). May is the wettest month at 74 mm of rain, and July the driest at 23 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Bozeman
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan-5°C 23°F29 mm
Feb-6°C 21°F43 mm
Mar-1°C 31°F47 mm
Apr4°C 38°F71 mm
May10°C 49°F74 mm
Jun15°C 59°F67 mm
Jul20°C 68°F23 mm
Aug19°C 66°F29 mm
Sep14°C 56°F50 mm
Oct6°C 43°F58 mm
Nov-1°C 30°F39 mm
Dec-5°C 22°F35 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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