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

Will it be warm or cold in Big Sky this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Big Sky includes moderate temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 13°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C.

Precipitation

Big Sky in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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