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Montana Weather in May

May in Montana brings moderate temperatures around 12°C (54°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 156 mm (6.1 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Montana in May

You can expect rain on roughly 19 days based on historical data, averaging 156 mm (6.1 in) for the month. Wet weather is a regular and significant part of this month. Frequent days of rain combined with high totals means proper waterproofs are worth packing.

Temperature in Montana in May

If you're visiting Montana in May, expect highs of 12°C (54°F) and overnight lows around 1°C (34°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 1°C (34°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Montana in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunny skies make it a pleasant time to visit Montana.

Wind Speed in Montana in May

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during May. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Montana.

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Montana Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm (6.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s (4 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Montana in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Montana in May

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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