Montgomery Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Montgomery, Alabama - AL, USA)

The Alabama state capital of Montgomery features a subtropical and humid climate, with a winter season that is both extremely mild and rather short.

The winter weather is followed by a very hot summer. Many visitors in June, July, August and even September take a few days to get used to the constant heat and high temperatures, which frequently top 32°C / 90°F and even rise above 35°C / 95°F on occasion.

During the winter climate, overnight frosts are few and far between, with nighttime temperatures tending to hover slightly above freezing in December and January. Whilst periodic snowy weather may make an appearance in Montgomery, it is usually fairly light, quick to melt and not every year.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The springtime climate in Montgomery is quick to arrive. Daytime temperatures soon reach 20°C / 68°F in March, although the evenings remain quite chilly, particularly if there is a breeze in the air. By the time that May is here, summer is well and truly making itself known.

Temperatures soon begin to exceed 30°C / 86°F and daylight hours extend. If the heat of the day is too much for a sightseeing expedition, it is worth noting that some attractions do have longer hours on certain nights. However, most visitors simply enjoy a spot of al fresco dining, making the most of the balmy evenings and pleasant sunsets.

Rainfall is spread fairly evenly throughout the year in Montgomery, with average precipitation levels peaking in February, at just over 5 inches / 12.7 cm, compared to the driest month of October, when the average monthly rainfall generally stays below 3 inches / 7.6 cm. Rainy weather is often short-lived in the summer and nothing more than a heavy shower or thunderstorm.

Montgomery Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	14°C / 57°F	2°C / 36°F
February	17°C / 63°F	4°C / 39°F
March	21°C / 70°F	8°C / 46°F
April	25°C / 77°F	11°C / 52°F
May	29°C / 84°F	16°C / 61°F
June	32°C / 90°F	20°C / 68°F
July	34°C / 93°F	22°C / 72°F
August	33°C / 91°F	21°C / 70°F
September	31°C / 88°F	19°C / 66°F
October	26°C / 79°F	12°C / 54°F
November	21°C / 70°F	7°C / 45°F
December	16°C / 61°F	3°C / 37°F