Best time to visit Montana: if you want to be quiet, enjoy nature or save money

By TravelWiseJul 8, 2023 20:40 PMNews
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Montana (USA) is best known for its wide landscapes and vast desert. It is a place made for seekers. Montana's two high seasons, winter and summer, are surprisingly opposite in nature: winters are long and snowy, attracting visitors who want to ski in the snowy mountains, and summers are bright, with long sunny days and cool nights.

Mandy Hotovy, general manager of The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, Montana, described the entire vacation experience in the state very aptly: "There's a saying in Big Sky that 'people come for the winter and stay for the summer,' and I would agree with that," writes Travel + Leisure.

When is the best time to travel to Montana

High season: December to March and July to September.

Low season: from April to June and from October to November.

If you want peace and quiet and a cozy vacation

Montana is much quieter in spring and fall. When the ski resorts close in early spring, most ski towns are mesmerizingly quiet. And in the fall, when children go back to school and the air is chilly, tourists just need to pack an extra layer of warm clothes to enjoy the wide trails and views.

If you want good weather and adventure

If so, plan your trip between December and March, when ski resorts like Big Sky receive an average of 60 inches of snow per month.

If you're in the mood for sunny, blue skies and high temperatures, visit the city between July and September, when, according to Hotovy, visitors can enjoy "longer, warmer days that allow more time to relax outdoors."

If you want to save money

In this case, you should plan your trip to the north in the spring or fall. These seasons are known for their changeable weather - one day it may snow, and the next day it will be hot and sunny, so travelers should be on the lookout. Nevertheless, prices in these seasons are more attractive than ever. Hotels booked in winter and summer often have more rooms available - at lower prices - in spring and fall.

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