Weather in May in Montana
Considering a trip to Montana this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Montana in May?
Montana is a region in the United States of America. In May, Montana experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Big Sky at 13°C to pleasant in Hardin at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Hardin and -1°C in Big Sky.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Libby with an average of 36 mm to high rainfall in Red Lodge with 110 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Montana in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Montana climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Montana?
Whitefish
In May Whitefish generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Billings
In May Billings generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Great Falls
In May Great Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Helena
In May Helena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Red Lodge
In May Red Lodge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 May the best time to visit Montana?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Whitefish, May might be a good time to visit Montana. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Whitefish. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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