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Bozeman weather in October

Average highs of 57°F, lows of 32°F and 1.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Bozeman’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 57°F and lows of 32°F. That is 14° cooler than September, and 1° above the yearly average high.

Average high
57°F
Average low
32°F
Precipitation
1.8 in
Wet days
11
Snow
6.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:40 AM · 6:39 PM

October 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 October

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 6 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

October is good for

What’s on in Bozeman in October

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Around Bozeman

Bozeman City Hall
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See Bozeman

A look around town before you go.

October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September71°F42°F1.4 in
October57°F32°F1.8 in
November42°F22°F1.2 in

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

Questions

How hot does it get in Bozeman in October?

Average highs are 57°F and average lows 32°F, for a daily mean of 45°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Bozeman in October?

October averages 1.8 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Bozeman in October?

Yes, about 6.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Bozeman in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:40 AM and sets about 6:39 PM, for roughly 11.0 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Bozeman?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. October is cool, with Halloween events.

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

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