August · United States
Best time to visit Bozeman in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bozeman in August
Average temperature 18°C, 50 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Bozeman scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bozeman sits between the Bridger range and Yellowstone, with skiing, fly-fishing and a university town core.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Bozeman — one of the best windows
August averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bozeman (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bozeman in August?
- In August, Bozeman averages 18°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bozeman?
- August earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bozeman in August?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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