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Billings (MT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Billings can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Billings can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Billings tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 366 mm of rain/snow per year. The climate in Billings shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm of snow/rainfall over 6 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Billings Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Billings serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Billings (MT)

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | -3°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
10°C | -1°C
W 5 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Dec 26
6°C | -2°C
SW 6 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Billings in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Billings?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Billings have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Billings?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Billings?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Billings?
    May tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Billings?
    February is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Billings?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 355 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.