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Bozeman in May

One of the best months — score 89 of 100

Typical May days in Bozeman reach about 65°F with nights near 38°F; rain is frequent — about 13 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Bozeman in May

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 27° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 13 days in a typical May.

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May vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Bozeman

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.