Montgomery, AL Climate & Monthly Averages
Montgomery has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; January is the coldest at 57°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Montgomery's climate
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).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
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.
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.
More climate facts for Montgomery
- 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%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
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.
What to pack
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).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 40° | 10 | 5.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 10.2 h | 32% | 72% |
| February | 64° | 45° | 10 | 4.9 in | 7.2 h/day | 11.0 h | 36% | 73% |
| March | 70° | 50° | 11 | 4.6 in | 8.7 h/day | 11.9 h | 36% | 71% |
| April | 76° | 55° | 9 | 4.4 in | 10.2 h/day | 12.9 h | 30% | 68% |
| May | 84° | 64° | 9 | 4.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 13.8 h | 30% | 68% |
| June | 89° | 71° | 13 | 4.5 in | 11.5 h/day | 14.3 h | 44% | 71% |
| July | 92° | 75° | 16 | 3.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 14.1 h | 50% | 72% |
| August | 92° | 74° | 14 | 4.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 13.3 h | 46% | 71% |
| September | 88° | 70° | 8 | 3.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 12.3 h | 28% | 67% |
| October | 79° | 60° | 6 | 3.1 in | 9.2 h/day | 11.3 h | 19% | 67% |
| November | 68° | 49° | 8 | 3.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 10.4 h | 25% | 71% |
| December | 62° | 45° | 11 | 5.8 in | 6.5 h/day | 10.0 h | 35% | 76% |
Montgomery month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Montgomery's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.2 h
February
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
March
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h
- Daylight
- 12.9 h
May
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
June
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.3 h
July
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 11.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.1 h
August
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
September
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.3 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
December
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.0 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Montgomery's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Montgomery's sunnier skies
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.
How unusual is Montgomery?
- 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.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Montgomery temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.