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

Is Missoula a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Missoula tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 0°C, cooling down at night to around -8°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Missoula in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow/rain.

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

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

 

Missoula, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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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