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The best time to visit Boise

Month-by-month climate averages for Boise, ID, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Boise is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Boise is warmest in July (highs near 96°F) and coldest in January (lows around 26°F), with roughly 17 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Boise forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Boise weather by month

what to expect in Boise through the year

Here is Boise's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Boise by season.

Jan
39°
26°
Cold
Feb
46°
28°
Cool
Mar
49°
30°
Cool
Apr
60°
38°
Mild
May
72°
48°
Warm
Jun
81°
56°
Warm
Jul
96°
66°
Hot
Aug
91°
63°
Hot
Sep
81°
55°
Warm
Oct
67°
44°
Mild
Nov
49°
32°
Cool
Dec
42°
29°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Boise?
The most comfortable time to visit Boise is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Boise?
July is the warmest month in Boise, averaging highs near 96°F.
What is the coldest month in Boise?
January is the coldest month in Boise, with lows around 26°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Boise?
The wettest month in Boise is usually December, out of roughly 17 inches of precipitation across the year.

Boise month by month