Weather in August in Montana
Thinking about venturing to Montana this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Montana in August?
Montana is a region in the United States of America. Montana offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Big Sky at 23°C and very warm in Hardin at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Hardin and 6°C in Big Sky.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Libby with an average of 16 mm to moderate rainfall in Lewistown with 53 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Whitefish.For a closer look at August's conditions in Montana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Montana's yearly weather, check out our Montana climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Montana?
Whitefish
In August Whitefish generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Billings
In August Billings generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Great Falls
In August Great Falls generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Helena
In August Helena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Red Lodge
In August Red Lodge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Montana, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Montana?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Montana with overall perfect weather in Whitefish.
On average, the best time to visit Montana is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Whitefish. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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