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Montana Weather in March

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

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Planning a getaway to Montana, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Montana in March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Big Sky at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Hardin at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Hardin and -9°C (16°F) in Big Sky.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Cut Bank with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lolo Hot Springs with 74 mm (2.9 in).

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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 March

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

Temperature range in Montana (March)

Precipitation variation in Montana (March)

Whitefish

In March Whitefish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Whitefish →

Billings

In March Billings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
237 hours
256 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
good
Climate in Billings →

Bozeman

In March Bozeman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Bozeman →

Great Falls

In March Great Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
239 hours
247 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Great Falls →

Helena

In March Helena generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
225 hours
243 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Helena →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitefish 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Billings 12°C (54°F) -3°C (27°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Bozeman 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Great Falls 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Helena 8°C (46°F) -4°C (25°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Red Lodge 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Montana weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Montana, the United States of America typically experiences less favorable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Whitefish average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -4°C (25°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Whitefish peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in March, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in Montana, the United States of America. Whitefish averages only about 38 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Montana, the United States of America due to the typically less favorable weather in Whitefish.

On average, the best time to visit Montana, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Whitefish. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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