Climate Insights for Gillette

The climate in Gillette is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 472mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Gillette is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 149cm accumulating over the season.

Gillette has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Gillette is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 472mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 69mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 19mm. That's 49mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 149cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Gillette is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Gillette, which began on June 21, 2026. Gillette is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Gillette is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gillette based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.