Climate Insights for Big Timber

The climate in Big Timber is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 530mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 98mm of rainfall. Big Timber is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 138cm accumulating over the season.

Big Timber has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Big Timber is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 530mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 98mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 21mm. That's 77mm 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 138cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Big Timber is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Big Timber, which began on December 21, 2026. Big Timber 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 Luglio at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -9°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Big Timber is during Giugno, Luglio and Agosto, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio 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 Big Timber 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.