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Columbia Falls (MT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Columbia Falls can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Columbia Falls. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Columbia Falls has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 544 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Columbia Falls can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 88 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 25 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Columbia Falls Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Columbia Falls (MT)

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -1°C
NE 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
4°C | -1°C
S 3 m/s
1 mm
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
4°C | -2°C
S 3 m/s
2.3 mm
overcast and sleet

overcast and sleet

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

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Columbia Falls?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Columbia Falls?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Columbia Falls?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Columbia Falls?
    June tops the wettest month list with 88 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Columbia Falls?
    August is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.