Montgomery, AL Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Montgomery
Montgomery averages 67°F (19°C) across the year, with 9.4 hours of sunshine a day and 51.7 inches (1312 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from January, at 57°F (14°C), to July, at 92°F (33°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 57°F (14°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 100°F (38°C) high · 15°F (-10°C) low
- Wettest month: December (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 19°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 4
- Average humidity: 71%
Temperatures through the year
January bottoms out at 57°F (14°C) in daylight, 40°F (4°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 92°F (33°C), lows of 75°F (24°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 100°F (38°C) and bottoms at 15°F (-10°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is March through April.
Rain, sun and snow
July is the brightest month at 11.8 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.4. Precipitation concentrates in December - 5.8 inches (146 mm) on 11 days - and thins out by October.
How Montgomery compares
- Montgomery sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 67°F (19°C) as an annual average, 51.7 inches (1312 mm) of precipitation and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 40° | 10 | 5.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 72% |
| February | 64° | 45° | 10 | 4.9 in | 7.2 h/day | 73% |
| March | 70° | 50° | 11 | 4.6 in | 8.7 h/day | 71% |
| April | 76° | 55° | 9 | 4.4 in | 10.2 h/day | 68% |
| May | 84° | 64° | 9 | 4.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 68% |
| June | 89° | 71° | 13 | 4.5 in | 11.5 h/day | 71% |
| July | 92° | 75° | 16 | 3.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 72% |
| August | 92° | 74° | 14 | 4.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 71% |
| September | 88° | 70° | 8 | 3.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 67% |
| October | 79° | 60° | 6 | 3.1 in | 9.2 h/day | 67% |
| November | 68° | 49° | 8 | 3.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 71% |
| December | 62° | 45° | 11 | 5.8 in | 6.5 h/day | 76% |
Montgomery month by month
Montgomery weather in January
January brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 10 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Montgomery.
Montgomery weather in February
February brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 10 wet days.
Montgomery weather in March
March brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 11 wet days.
Montgomery weather in April
April brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 9 wet days.
Montgomery weather in May
May brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 9 wet days.
Montgomery weather in June
June brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 13 wet days.
Montgomery weather in July
July brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 16 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Montgomery.
Montgomery weather in August
August brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 14 wet days.
Montgomery weather in September
September brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 8 wet days.
Montgomery weather in October
October brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 6 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Montgomery.
Montgomery weather in November
November brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 8 wet days.
Montgomery weather in December
December brings highs around 62°F (16°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 11 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Montgomery.
Seasons in Montgomery
Spring (March through May)
Spring settles into easy warmth here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 56°F (14°C), and expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Montgomery is hot, with daytime highs averaging 91°F (33°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.4 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Montgomery is mild and warm: 78°F (26°C) by day, 60°F (15°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 61°F (16°C), nights near 43°F (6°C), and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Montgomery
The best time to visit Montgomery is generally February to May and October to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.
Pack for Montgomery with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 92°F (33°C) with 75°F (24°C).
Montgomery temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.