Great Falls weather in January (Montana, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Great Falls in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Great Falls typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Great Falls in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Great Falls. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Great Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Great Falls, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 63%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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