When is the best time to go to Missoula
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Missoula, 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.
Average temperatures in Missoula
Missoula weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Missoula 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 31mm | 3.6hrs | 10.2hrs |
Missoula's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Missoula for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Missoula and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Missoula with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 20mm | 5.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Missoula is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
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 Missoula.
February is in the winter in Missoula and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Missoula with around 20mm 0.8 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Missoula weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 26mm | 7.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Missoula is characteristically cool and dry.
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 Missoula.
March is in the spring in Missoula and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Missoula with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 29mm | 8.5hrs | 14.6hrs |
Missoula'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 Missoula.
April is in the spring in Missoula 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 Missoula with around 29mm 1.1 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 53mm | 9.4hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Missoula 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 Missoula.
May is in the spring in Missoula and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Missoula with around 53mm 2.1 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 54mm | 10.7hrs | 10.2hrs |
Missoula's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Missoula, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Missoula and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Missoula with around 54mm 2.1 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 28mm | 13.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Missoula is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Missoula, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Missoula and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 28mm 1.1 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 13.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 34mm | 11.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Missoula is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Missoula, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Missoula and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 34mm 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 33mm | 9.2hrs | 14.6hrs |
Missoula'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 Missoula.
September is in the fall / autumn in Missoula and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 33mm 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Missoula weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 24mm | 6.8hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a dry month in Missoula 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 Missoula.
October is in the fall / autumn in Missoula and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 24mm 0.9 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 24mm | 3.7hrs | 10.2hrs |
The climate in Missoula during November can be summarized as cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Missoula for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Missoula and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 24mm 1 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.
Missoula weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 28mm | 3.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Missoula is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Missoula for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Missoula and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Missoula weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 13.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.3°C 29.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
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