Great Falls, Montana, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Great Falls, Montana, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Great Falls, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Great Falls, Montana, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Great Falls, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Great Falls, Montana, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Great Falls, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Great Falls, Montana, United States of America by month

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January

If you go to Great Falls in January, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Expect it to rain or snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

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February

If you go to Great Falls in February, you will notice that it is very cold. Expect it to rain or snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

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March

If you go to Great Falls in March, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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April

If you visit Great Falls during April, you might see that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet regularly.

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May

May in Great Falls is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

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June

If you visit Great Falls during June, you are likely to notice that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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July

July in Great Falls is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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August

If you vacation in Great Falls during August, you might notice that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

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September

September for Great Falls is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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October

If you go to Great Falls in October, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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November

November in Great Falls is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C).

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December

If you are traveling to Great Falls in December, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Expect it to rain or snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

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Activities for Great Falls, Montana, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Great Falls.

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