Missoula in December

3.7out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 0°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

0°CAvg high
-9°CAvg low
11Rainy days (51 mm)
8:21 hDaylight
08:22Sunrise · 16:43 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 0°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -9°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.5 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° -8° J 3° -7° F 8° -3° M 12° 0° A 18° 4° M 22° 8° J 29° 12° J 29° 11° A 23° 6° S 14° 1° O 5° -4° N 0° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-8°C45 mm 11– – 3.7
February 3°C-7°C41 mm 10– – 4.1
March 8°C-3°C44 mm 10– – 5.1
April 12°C0°C53 mm 11– – 5.9
May 18°C4°C56 mm 11– – 7.0
June 22°C8°C57 mm 10– – 7.7
July 29°C12°C19 mm 5– – 8.5
August 29°C11°C19 mm 4– – 8.6
September 23°C6°C30 mm 5– – 8.4
October 14°C1°C43 mm 9– – 6.5
November 5°C-4°C50 mm 10– – 4.6
December 0°C-9°C51 mm 11– – 3.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Missoula in December?

Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -9°C.

When is the best time to visit Missoula?

The best months are August, July, September.