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Weather · May

Bozeman weather in May

Average highs of 63°F, lows of 39°F and 2.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Bozeman’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 63°F and lows of 39°F. That is 9° warmer than April, and 7° above the yearly average high.

Average high
63°F
Average low
39°F
Precipitation
2.9 in
Wet days
15
Snow
3.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
5:53 AM · 8:47 PM

May across the year

  1. 34°15°Jan
  2. 37°17°Feb
  3. 46°24°Mar
  4. 55°31°Apr
  5. 63°39°May
  6. 72°46°Jun
  7. 82°52°Jul
  8. 81°50°Aug
  9. 71°42°Sep
  10. 57°32°Oct
  11. 42°22°Nov
  12. 33°15°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 15 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 4 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

May is good for

Around Bozeman

Main Street, Bozeman, MT
Main Street, Bozeman, MT - 53770451493w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0
Beale Park Community Center, Bozeman, MT 2011
BealeParkCommunityCenterBozemanMT2011Mike Cline · Public domain
Gallatin Masonic Lodge, Main Street and Bozeman Avenue, Bozeman, MT
Gallatin Masonic Lodge, Main Street and Bozeman Avenue, Bozeman, MT - 53770241211w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0

See Bozeman

A look around town before you go.

May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April55°F31°F2.5 in
May63°F39°F2.9 in
June72°F46°F3.3 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Bozeman and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Bozeman in May?

Average highs are 63°F and average lows 39°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Bozeman in May?

May averages 2.9 in of precipitation over about 15 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Bozeman in May?

Yes, about 3.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Bozeman in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:53 AM and sets about 8:47 PM, for roughly 14.9 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Bozeman?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Bozeman Montana State Univ station (1.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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