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Big Sky

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Big Sky

Big Sky, Montana, United States
Best timeJan–Mar & Jul–Aug
Set inBig Sky, Montana, United States
In season~27°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

9–77°F
Fares from$329
Nearest airportBZN
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Big Sky
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 65%
WarmestJul · 77°F
WettestMay
Best windowJan–Mar & Jul–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Nearly 6,000 acres of terrain under Lone Peak, with very short lift lines.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Mar & Jul–Aug. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Big Sky Resort
3 mi away
Bozeman
32 mi away
Grand Prismatic Spring
59 mi away
Yellowstone National Park
64 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Big Sky?

The best time to visit Big Sky is January–March & July–August, in Big Sky, Montana, United States.

Where is Big Sky?

Big Sky is in Big Sky, Montana, United States. The nearest major airport is BZN.

What is Big Sky known for?

Nearly 6,000 acres of terrain under Lone Peak, with very short lift lines.