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Montana Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Montana, the United States of America in April.

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Planning a trip to Montana, the United States of America this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Montana in April

Montana, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Montana generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Big Sky at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Hardin at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Hardin and -6°C (21°F) in Big Sky.

For specific regional insights in Montana, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Hamilton with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Big Sky with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Explore Montana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Montana — and find the best time to visit. (based on Whitefish)

January0°C (32°F) February2°C (36°F) March7°C (45°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September22°C (72°F) October13°C (55°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Montana in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Montana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Montana

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Montana, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Montana (April)

Precipitation variation in Montana (April)

Whitefish

In April Whitefish generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Whitefish →

Billings

In April Billings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
256 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Billings →

Bozeman

In April Bozeman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bozeman →

Great Falls

In April Great Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
247 hours
289 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Great Falls →

Helena

In April Helena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
243 hours
282 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Montana in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitefish 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Billings 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Bozeman 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Great Falls 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Helena 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Red Lodge 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Montana weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Montana, the United States of America in April?

Montana, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Whitefish average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Montana, the United States of America in April?

Daytime temperatures in Whitefish peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Montana, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Montana, the United States of America during April, with Whitefish averaging close to 39 mm (1.5 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Montana, the United States of America?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Whitefish, April may not be the ideal time to visit Montana, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Whitefish. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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