Pocatello weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 9°C (47°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM (9.3 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Pocatello sits 1362 m (4,469 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Pocatello, Idaho, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM (9.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Pocatello weather
Is it raining in Pocatello right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 9° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM (9.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Pocatello this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–15° and lows of 3–8°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Pocatello lately?
In the past 7 days, Pocatello had 1 rainy day and 2.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pocatello?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Pocatello weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pocatello?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pocatello is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Pocatello?
May is the wettest month, with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Pocatello?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -10°C (13°F).
Does Pocatello have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 45 mm (1.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months