When is the best time to go to Helena

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Helena, 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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Helena weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Helena 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

Helena January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 17mm 4.4hrs 10.2hrs

January is a dry month in Helena and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Helena and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Helena with around 17mm 0.7 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in January »

February

Helena February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 12mm 5.9hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Helena and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Helena with around 12mm 0.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in February »

March

Helena March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 21mm 7.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Helena is characteristically cool and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Helena and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Helena with around 21mm 0.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in March »

April

Helena April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 28mm 8.7hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Helena and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Helena with around 28mm 1.1 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in April »

May

Helena May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 51mm 9.6hrs 16.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Helena and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Helena.

May is in the spring in Helena and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Helena with around 51mm 2 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in May »

June

Helena June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 55mm 11hrs 10.2hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Helena during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Helena and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Helena with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in June »

July

Helena July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 33mm 12.8hrs 11.4hrs

July in Helena is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Helena and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Helena with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 12.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in July »

August

Helena August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 34mm 11.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Helena is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Helena and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Helena with around 34mm 1.3 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in August »

September

Helena September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 30mm 9.1hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Helena and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Helena with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a 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.

Helena weather in September »

October

Helena October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 19mm 7.2hrs 16.1hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Helena and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Helena with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Helena weather in October »

November

Helena November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 16mm 4.4hrs 10.2hrs

November in Helena is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Helena and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Helena with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in November »

December

Helena December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 16mm 3.7hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Helena and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Helena with around 16mm 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Helena weather in December »