Billings, MT Weather
Billings hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Billings weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Billings looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 60°. There is a 46% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Billings 14-day forecast
About the weather in Billings
Billings has a semi-arid climate, marked by big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 36°F (2°C) in February to around 89°F (32°C) in July, and the city records roughly 82 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Billings weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 36°F (2°C)
- Record high: 106°F (41°C) · Record low: -35°F (-37°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 22 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (17°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows around 16°F (-9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 106°F (41°C) and dropped as low as -35°F (-37°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.6 inches (67 mm) of rain over 12 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 22 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Billings is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Billings is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Billings is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (16°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Billings is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 36°F (2°C) and nights around 18°F (-8°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season, plus around 12 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Billings by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 18° | 6 | 0.8 in | 7.0 h/day | 61% |
| February | 36° | 16° | 8 | 1.2 in | 7.6 h/day | 60% |
| March | 49° | 26° | 8 | 1.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 57% |
| April | 57° | 34° | 10 | 2.1 in | 9.9 h/day | 55% |
| May | 67° | 44° | 12 | 2.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 57% |
| June | 80° | 55° | 8 | 2.2 in | 13.1 h/day | 51% |
| July | 89° | 62° | 4 | 0.6 in | 13.9 h/day | 40% |
| August | 87° | 61° | 4 | 0.8 in | 12.3 h/day | 40% |
| September | 77° | 52° | 5 | 1.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 47% |
| October | 60° | 39° | 7 | 1.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 56% |
| November | 47° | 28° | 6 | 0.9 in | 6.8 h/day | 57% |
| December | 37° | 20° | 6 | 0.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 59% |