WinterOff season ~27°F highs

Things to do in Butte in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Butte, with average highs around 27°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

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

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 January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

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

Butte in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Butte?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Butte, with average highs around 27°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Butte in January?

Average daytime highs are around 27°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 January?

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