The climate in Montana during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Montana and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 17.5°C 63.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.2°C 44.9°F |
Average temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 43 mm 1.7 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 18.9°C 66°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Montana with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Montana in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
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Driest month: | January | 41mm 1.6ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 9.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.5°C 34.7°F |
Wettest month: | May | 77mm 3ins |