Helena weather in December (Montana, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Helena? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Helena generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -0°C, while nights can cool down to about -10°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Helena in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 100 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Helena, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Helena in December?

Visitors traveling to Helena 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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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