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Montana weather in December

One place stands in for Montana here — these are Bozeman's numbers, not a statewide average.

Based on 1 weather station, in Bozeman. One station — Bozeman speaks for the mountain valleys of southwest Montana, not for the plains that stretch east of the Rockies.

Bozeman & the Gallatin Valley

Highs near 33°, nights around 15°, and 16.2 in of snow in a typical December.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Bozeman 33° / 15° 9 16.2 in The snowiest month, the shortest days, the best excuse.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in December, across the whole country ›