Temperature in Montana in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Montana, the United States of America this January.

Montana, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -3°C (27°F) in West Yellowstone to 5°C (41°F) in Columbus. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C (14°F) in Columbus and -16°C (3°F) in West Yellowstone. The month of January is in the winter season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Montana, the United States of America in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Montana. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Montana in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Montana temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Montana, the United States of America in January?

Daytime temperatures in Whitefish typically peak at 0°C (32°F) in January, putting it in the very low range.

How cold does it get at night in Montana, the United States of America in January?

Whitefish sees nighttime lows close to -8°C (18°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Montana, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Columbus has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 5°C (41°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of -10°C (14°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Montana, the United States of America?

In our database, West Yellowstone is the chilliest city in January in Montana, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -3°C (27°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -16°C (3°F).

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