Bozeman in May

5.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 15°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
16Rainy days (102 mm)
14:43 hDaylight
05:59Sunrise · 20:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 15°C
  • Very wet: about 16 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-1° -11° J 0° -10° F 5° -6° M 9° -3° A 15° 2° M 20° 6° J 26° 9° J 26° 9° A 20° 5° S 11° -1° O 3° -7° N -2° -12° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-11°C31 mm 9– – 3.9
February 0°C-10°C33 mm 9– – 3.9
March 5°C-6°C48 mm 11– – 4.4
April 9°C-3°C82 mm 14– – 4.8
May 15°C2°C102 mm 16– – 5.7
June 20°C6°C107 mm 15– – 6.7
July 26°C9°C52 mm 9– – 7.8
August 26°C9°C39 mm 8– – 8.1
September 20°C5°C53 mm 8– – 7.7
October 11°C-1°C59 mm 10– – 5.8
November 3°C-7°C42 mm 9– – 4.2
December -2°C-12°C34 mm 9– – 3.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Bozeman in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 2°C.

When is the best time to visit Bozeman?

The best months are August, July, September.