When is the best time to go to Butte

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Butte, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Butte weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Butte are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Butte January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 23mm 4.3hrs 10.2hrs

The climate in Butte during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butte for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Butte and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Butte with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Butte February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 15mm 5.9hrs 11.4hrs

February in Butte is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butte for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Butte and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Butte with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Butte March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 23mm 7.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Butte is characteristically cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butte for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Butte and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Butte with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Butte April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 28mm 8.7hrs 14.6hrs

Butte's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butte for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Butte and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Butte with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Butte May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 52mm 9.5hrs 16hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Butte and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Butte.

May is in the spring in Butte and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Butte with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Butte June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 59mm 10.7hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in June in Butte is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Butte, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Butte and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Butte with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Butte July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 35mm 12.6hrs 11.4hrs

July in Butte is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butte, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Butte and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Butte with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Butte August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 35mm 11hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Butte is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butte, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Butte and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Butte with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Butte September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 35mm 9.1hrs 14.6hrs

Butte's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Butte.

September is in the fall / autumn in Butte and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Butte with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Butte October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 22mm 7.2hrs 16hrs

October is a dry month in Butte and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Butte.

October is in the fall / autumn in Butte and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Butte with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Butte weather in October »

November

Butte November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 18mm 4.3hrs 10.2hrs

November is a dry month in Butte and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butte for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Butte and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Butte with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Butte weather in November »

December

Butte December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 19mm 3.7hrs 11.4hrs

December in Butte is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butte for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Butte and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Butte with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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