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Big Sky weather in January (Montana, United States of America)

Is Big Sky a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Big Sky usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -12°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Big Sky in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Big Sky. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Big Sky, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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?

Visitors traveling to Big Sky should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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