Montgomery climate
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 1,348 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Montgomery climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1355 | 135 | 745 | 1114.4 | 14 |
| Feb | 1660 | 338 | 1049 | 1305.1 | 8 |
| Mar | 2068 | 745 | 1457 | 1325.2 | 3 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1253 | 1864 | 1154.5 | 0 |
| May | 2883 | 1762 | 2272 | 1104.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2170 | 2780 | 1104.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2373 | 2882 | 1265.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2272 | 2882 | 1194.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 883.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1355 | 1967 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 2067 | 643 | 1355 | 973.8 | 3 |
| Dec | 1558 | 338 | 948 | 1395.5 | 10 |
| Year | 3392 | 135 | 1865 | 1,34853 | 39 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 55% | 2.8 | 10:15 |
| Feb | 83% | 60% | 3.4 | 10:59 |
| Mar | 81% | 56% | 4.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 79% | 50% | 5.7 | 12:56 |
| May | 75% | 50% | 6.3 | 13:48 |
| Jun | 73% | 53% | 6.3 | 14:16 |
| Jul | 72% | 55% | 6.1 | 14:04 |
| Aug | 72% | 53% | 5.6 | 13:20 |
| Sep | 71% | 45% | 5.0 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 70% | 41% | 4.1 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 74% | 44% | 3.2 | 10:27 |
| Dec | 83% | 58% | 2.4 | 10:02 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Montgomery is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C55 °F and lows 1 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.8 °C37.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,348 mm53 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is December (139 mm5.5 in), the driest is October (72 mm2.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in October to 83% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 41%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in July to 6 km/h (4 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Montgomery
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 26 °C79 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 72 mm2.8 in to 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Montgomery
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1355 to 16 °C60 °F, lows 135 to 3 °C38 °F, about 127 mm5.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 745 to 17 °C62 °F, about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, about 118 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2067 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 643 to 19 °C66 °F, about 85 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Montgomery compares
Compared with Columbus, about 124 km to the east, Montgomery has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% more precipitation (1,348 mm53 in vs 1,276 mm50 in).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Montgomery is the 64th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 24th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Pingxiang (China, Cfa), Guankou (China, Cfa) and Hengyang (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Columbus 124 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,276 mm50 in
- Birmingham 137 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
- Tuscaloosa 151 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,415 mm56 in
- Atlanta 235 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,260 mm50 in
- Mobile 249 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,590 mm63 in
- Sandy Springs 249 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,292 mm51 in
- Huntsville 264 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,396 mm55 in
- Tallahassee 288 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Montgomery?
July is the warmest month in Montgomery, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Montgomery?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (55 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Montgomery?
December is the wettest month with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 72 mm (2.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Montgomery?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.