Free Random Month Generator – Generate Random Months Online
Generate random months of the year instantly. Get season information, day counts, and month numbers. Perfect for games, scheduling, and random selection. 100% free.
What Is This Tool?
The Random Month Generator picks random months from January through December. Each result includes the season, number of days, and month number.
How to Use
Step 1: Choose Count
Select how many months to generate (1, 3, 5, or 10).
Step 2: Generate
Click the Generate button for random results.
Step 3: View Results
See months with seasons, emojis, and day counts.
The 12 Months
| Month | Days | Season (Northern Hemisphere) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | Winter ❄️ |
| February | 28/29 | Winter 💝 |
| March | 31 | Spring 🌷 |
| April | 30 | Spring 🌸 |
| May | 31 | Spring 🌺 |
| June | 30 | Summer ☀️ |
| July | 31 | Summer 🏖️ |
| August | 31 | Summer 🌻 |
| September | 30 | Fall 🍂 |
| October | 31 | Fall 🎃 |
| November | 30 | Fall 🦃 |
| December | 31 | Winter 🎄 |
Month Categories
By Number of Days
31-day months (7): January, March, May, July, August, October, December
30-day months (4): April, June, September, November
28/29-day month (1): February (29 in leap years)
By Season
Winter (Dec-Feb): December, January, February
Spring (Mar-May): March, April, May
Summer (Jun-Aug): June, July, August
Fall (Sep-Nov): September, October, November
Use Cases
Games & Activities
Random month selection for games, challenges, or creative prompts.
Planning & Scheduling
Random month for vacation planning, project timing, or event scheduling.
Education
Teaching months, seasons, and calendar concepts.
Creative Writing
Generate random settings for stories or scenarios.
Decision Making
When you can't decide which month to focus on.
Fun Month Facts
January
Named after Janus, Roman god of beginnings with two faces.
February
Shortest month; named for Roman purification festival Februa.
March
Named after Mars, Roman god of war. Original first month.
April
From Latin "aperire" (to open), as flowers begin blooming.
May
Named after Greek goddess Maia.
June
Named after Roman goddess Juno, patron of marriage.
July
Named after Julius Caesar (born July 12).
August
Named after Augustus Caesar.
September
From Latin "septem" (seven) - originally 7th month.
October
From Latin "octo" (eight) - originally 8th month.
November
From Latin "novem" (nine) - originally 9th month.
December
From Latin "decem" (ten) - originally 10th month.
Calendar History
Original Roman Calendar
The original Roman calendar had only 10 months, starting in March. January and February were added later, which is why September-December have number-based names.
Julian Calendar (45 BCE)
Julius Caesar reformed the calendar, adding the leap year concept.
Gregorian Calendar (1582)
Pope Gregory XIII refined leap year rules. This is the calendar we use today.
Month Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total months | 12 |
| Days in year | 365 (366 leap year) |
| Months with 31 days | 7 |
| Months with 30 days | 4 |
| Leap year frequency | Every 4 years* |
*Except century years not divisible by 400
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the selection truly random?
Yes, using JavaScript's Math.random() for each selection.
Can I get duplicate months?
Yes, each selection is independent. Duplicates are possible.
What about leap years?
February is shown as "28 days" but has 29 in leap years.
Are seasons different in the Southern Hemisphere?
Yes! Seasons are reversed. Our display shows Northern Hemisphere seasons.
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Click Generate above to get random months instantly.