Best time to visit Columbus, MT

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

The most comfortable travel window in Columbus runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
36.8°F
Low
10.0°F
Precip
0.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 52m

February Cold
High
40.3°F
Low
13.0°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

March Cool
High
50.5°F
Low
20.6°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
58.0°F
Low
28.2°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

May Cool
High
66.8°F
Low
37.2°F
Precip
2.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

June Good
High
75.9°F
Low
44.9°F
Precip
2.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 27m

July Good
High
85.4°F
Low
50.0°F
Precip
1.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

August Good
High
84.1°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

September Good
High
74.2°F
Low
39.2°F
Precip
1.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
60.0°F
Low
29.4°F
Precip
1.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cool
High
46.4°F
Low
18.8°F
Precip
0.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

December Cold
High
36.6°F
Low
10.7°F
Precip
0.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 31m

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