WinterOff season ~28°F highs

Things to do in Great Falls in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Great Falls, with average highs around 28°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

C. M. Russell Museum

art museum in Great Falls, Montana

2Indoor escape

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

art museum in Great Falls, Montana

3Indoor escape

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.

Great Falls in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Great Falls?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Great Falls, with average highs around 28°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Great Falls in January?

Average daytime highs are around 28°F, compared with 81°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 Great Falls in January?

Top picks for January: C. M. Russell Museum, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Great Plains Dinosaur Museum, Black Eagle Dam, Rainbow Dam.