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Weather · December
Bozeman weather in December
Average highs of 33°F, lows of 15°F and 1.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Bozeman’s coldest month, with average highs of 33°F and lows of 15°F. That is 9° cooler than November, and 23° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 33°F
- Average low
- 15°F
- Precipitation
- 1.0 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 16.2 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:58 AM · 4:40 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 16 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Bozeman in December
- Christmas StrollSaturday, December 5 · 4:30-7:30 p.m. · Historic downtown Bozeman, Main Street
- Montana Ballet Company's The NutcrackerDecember 5 – December 6 · Dec. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. · Willson Auditorium, downtown Bozeman
- Santa Run for EducationSaturday, December 5 · 9:00 a.m. · Willson Gym to Montana State University and back
- SHINE Winter MarketDecember 10 – December 11 · 5:00-8:00 p.m. · SHINE Beer Sanctuary back lounge, East Main Street
- Bozeman Symphony Holiday SpectacularDecember 11 – December 13 · Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 12 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. · Willson Auditorium, downtown Bozeman
- Winter Art WalkFriday, December 11 · 6:00-8:00 p.m. · Main Street, downtown Bozeman
- Christmas on Ice and Skate with SantaSunday, December 13 · Show 1:30-3:00 p.m.; Skate with Santa 3:00-5:00 p.m. · Gallatin Ice, Bozeman
- Bridger Bowl Torchlight Parade and FireworksWednesday, December 30 · Bridger Bowl base area, Bridger Canyon
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Questions
How hot does it get in Bozeman in December?
Average highs are 33°F and average lows 15°F, for a daily mean of 24°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Bozeman in December?
December averages 1.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Bozeman in December?
Yes, about 16.2 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Bozeman in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:58 AM and sets about 4:40 PM, for roughly 8.7 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Bozeman?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Bozeman Montana State Univ station (1.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.