Best time to visit Billings, MT

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Billings runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
36.0°F
Low
17.9°F
Precip
0.55 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 51m

February Cold
High
39.2°F
Low
19.7°F
Precip
0.57 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

March Cool
High
49.0°F
Low
26.9°F
Precip
0.90 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
56.9°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
1.72 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

May Good
High
66.9°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
2.36 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

June Excellent
High
77.0°F
Low
52.4°F
Precip
2.22 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 28m

July Good
High
87.3°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
1.22 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

August Good
High
85.8°F
Low
57.5°F
Precip
0.87 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

September Good
High
74.3°F
Low
48.6°F
Precip
1.36 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
58.8°F
Low
37.1°F
Precip
1.37 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
26.7°F
Precip
0.60 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 13m

December Cold
High
36.1°F
Low
19.2°F
Precip
0.57 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 29m

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