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If you're deciding on Missoula for 2026-08-29 – 2026-08-30, start with the numbers, then the plan.
Should you plan around Missoula's forecast this weekend?
Missoula, Montana
Weekend air in Missoula sits near 66°F / 46°F, plus a dry outlook with little to no rain — enough to decide whether the trip is on.
Treat Missoula as the whole trip: build the day around trail-friendly highs, then fill gaps with the local picks below.
If the numbers still look good by Friday, lock the plan around 66°F — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”
Things to do
What to pack
What to pack1
- Evening temperatures can drop from about 66°F to 46°F after sunset — pack a layer.
Packing checklist8
- Closed-toe walking shoes — Better for cool temps and city miles
- Jeans or warmer pants — Comfortable coverage in cool weather
- Light jacket or cardigan — Evenings and air-conditioned spaces
- Sweater / fleece — Cool daytime highs and cooler evenings
- Hiking boots / trail shoes — Support and traction on trails
- Bug spray — Mosquitoes and ticks outdoors
- Daypack — Water, layers, and snacks on trails
- Lip balm — Dry air and cold wind crack lips quickly
Bottom line
Go if the outlook still matches what you want. Missoula is the trip — not a shortlist to compare.
Keep planning
Updated August 24, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.