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

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Traveling to Red Lodge, Montana, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Red Lodge, we've got 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 Red Lodge, Montana, United States of America

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

Important essentials for Red Lodge, Montana, United States of America

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.


  • Travel insurance

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

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Red Lodge, Montana, United States of America by month

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January

January in Red Lodge is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February here can be extremely cold. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Red Lodge can be brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) to 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

Traveling to Red Lodge in April, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain sometimes and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Red Lodge is cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and regularly jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Red Lodge, with a few of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Red Lodge is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Red Lodge is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you visit Red Lodge during August, you might find that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you go to Red Lodge in September, you will notice that it is mild. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you go to Red Lodge in October, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November can be brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Red Lodge is frosty. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Carbon County Historical Society Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Red Lodge, Montana, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Red Lodge.

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