Best time to visit Pocatello, ID

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

The most comfortable travel window in Pocatello runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
36.3°F
Low
20.9°F
Precip
1.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 11m

February Cold
High
40.6°F
Low
22.1°F
Precip
0.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 19m

March Cool
High
52.1°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
1.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
60.8°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
1.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 11m

May Good
High
70.5°F
Low
44.3°F
Precip
1.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

June Excellent
High
80.0°F
Low
51.9°F
Precip
1.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 6m

July Hot
High
90.7°F
Low
59.0°F
Precip
0.55 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 52m

August Hot
High
88.6°F
Low
56.9°F
Precip
0.85 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 45m

September Good
High
78.4°F
Low
48.7°F
Precip
1.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
63.2°F
Low
38.4°F
Precip
1.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cool
High
47.3°F
Low
28.5°F
Precip
0.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

December Cold
High
36.1°F
Low
21.0°F
Precip
1.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 51m

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