December · United States
Best time to visit Bozeman in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bozeman in December
Average temperature -6°C, 37 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bozeman scores 2.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 0 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.
December in Bozeman — off-season conditions
December averages -6°C (22°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 37 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 7.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bozeman in December?
- In December, Bozeman averages -6°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bozeman?
- December earns a 2.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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