When to visit Jackson Hole & Grand Teton without the crowds
Jackson Hole & Grand Teton (Wyoming, United States) is calmest in January, March, April, May, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, March, April, May, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May–Jun & Oct
When everyone heads home
The first week of April.
Tip
April, November and May are off-season: many businesses close, but the Tetons are yours.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | -1 °C (30 °F) | Ski season (Dec–Mar), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 0 °C (33 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 5 °C (41 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 8 °C (47 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 13 °C (56 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 22 °C (71 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 21 °C (69 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (53 °F) | |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 4 °C (39 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 0 °C (31 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Mud season (Apr–May and Nov): between ski season and summer many hotels, restaurants and lifts close.
- Grand Teton's park road closes to cars from November to April.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Jackson Hole & Grand Teton without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March, April and November (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 8 °C (47 °F). All the calm months: January, March, April, May, October, November and December.
When is Jackson Hole & Grand Teton most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July, August and September. The first week of April.
What is the weather like in Jackson Hole & Grand Teton?
Average highs range from -1 °C (30 °F) in January to 27 °C (81 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Jackson Hole & Grand Teton?
Mud season (Apr–May and Nov): between ski season and summer many hotels, restaurants and lifts close. Grand Teton's park road closes to cars from November to April.
What festivals are there in Jackson Hole & Grand Teton?
The main ones: Ski season (Dec–Mar) (January).
More places in Wyoming
- Yellowstone calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September