WinterOff season ~36°F highs

Things to do in Butte in December

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Butte, with average highs around 36°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a December weekend Where else in December

Best picks for December

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in December.

1Indoor escape

Copper King Mansion

historic house in Montana, United States

Anaconda Smelter Stack

The old Anaconda Copper Company smelter stack, completed in 1919, is one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world at 585 feet. The inside diameter is 75 feet at the bottom, tapering to 60 feet at the top.

Our Lady Of The Rockies

Dedicated to all mothers and Mother Mary, LOTR is the 4th Tallest Freestanding Statue in the USA

Holidays in December 2026

Christmas Day · Fri, Dec 25

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Butte in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Butte?

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Butte, with average highs around 36°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Butte in December?

Average daytime highs are around 36°F, compared with 76°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Butte in December?

Top picks for December: Copper King Mansion, Anaconda Smelter Stack, Our Lady Of The Rockies, World Museum of Mining, Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park.