When to visit Bozeman without the crowds
Bozeman (Montana, United States) is calmest in March, April, May, June, September, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May–Jun & Oct
When everyone heads home
The first week of September.
Tip
It is the northern gateway to Yellowstone: from here you can tour the park in winter by snowcoach.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | -1 °C (31 °F) | Skiing at Big Sky (Dec–Mar), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 0 °C (31 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 5 °C (41 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 10 °C (50 °F) | |
| May | 1/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (72 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (71 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 1/5 · calm | 12 °C (54 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 5 °C (41 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 0 °C (33 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Bozeman without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually April, May and October (crowds 1/5). In May the average high is 16 °C (61 °F). All the calm months: March, April, May, June, September, October and November.
When is Bozeman most crowded?
The busiest season is January, July and August. The first week of September.
What is the weather like in Bozeman?
Average highs range from -1 °C (31 °F) in January to 28 °C (83 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Bozeman?
The main ones: Skiing at Big Sky (Dec–Mar) (January).
More places in Montana
- Glacier calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September