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Montana Weather in December

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

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

What to Expect in Montana in December

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in West Yellowstone at -3°C (27°F) to cold in Billings at 2°C (36°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Billings and -16°C (3°F) in West Yellowstone. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Montana, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Glendive with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to moderate snowfall in Lolo Hot Springs with 96 mm (3.8 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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Montana, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Montana (December)

Precipitation variation in Montana (December)

Whitefish

In December Whitefish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Whitefish →

Billings

In December Billings generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
116 hours
130 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Billings →

Bozeman

In December Bozeman generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bozeman →

Great Falls

In December Great Falls generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
108 hours
130 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Great Falls →

Helena

In December Helena generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
100 hours
119 hours
Monthly snowfall
26 mm (1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Helena →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitefish -1°C (30°F) -8°C (18°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Billings 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Bozeman 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Great Falls 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Helena 0°C (32°F) -10°C (14°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Red Lodge 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Montana weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Montana, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Whitefish averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -8°C (18°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Whitefish peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in December, dropping to about -8°C (18°F) overnight.

Does Montana, the United States of America get a lot of snow in December?

December is on the drier side in Montana, the United States of America. Whitefish averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Montana, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Whitefish. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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