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Butte weather in January (Montana, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Butte during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Butte includes very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to 0°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Butte in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. You can typically expect 10 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Butte. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Butte, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 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?

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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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