Best Time to Visit Grand Teton National Park
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Visit Grand Teton in April
April offers best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight. For comparison, July is the most crowded month (~2.6× the average month) and December is the quietest.
Annual visits
3.8M
2025
Busiest month
Jul
2.6× avg
Quietest month
Dec
0.2× avg
10-yr trend
steady
+5.4%
More photos of Grand Teton
Photos courtesy of the National Park Service (public domain).
How crowded is Grand Teton by month?
Relative crowd level by month (1.0 = the park's average month), from NPS visitation records 1979–2025.
Month-by-month crowd, weather & daylight
| Month | Crowd level | Best-time score | Avg high / low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | 42 Poor | 24°F / 1°F | 9.1 h |
| February | Very quiet | 44 Poor | 30°F / 4°F | 10.3 h |
| March | Very quiet | 46 Fair | 39°F / 12°F | 11.6 h |
| April★ best | Very quiet | 49 Fair | 46°F / 21°F | 13.2 h |
| May | Average | 47 Fair | 56°F / 31°F | 14.5 h |
| June | Very busy | 45 Fair | 67°F / 37°F | 15.3 h |
| July | Very busy | 47 Fair | 77°F / 42°F | 15.0 h |
| August | Very busy | 47 Fair | 76°F / 40°F | 13.8 h |
| September | Very busy | 43 Poor | 66°F / 34°F | 12.3 h |
| October | Quiet | 35 Poor | 51°F / 25°F | 10.8 h |
| November | Very quiet | 43 Poor | 35°F / 14°F | 9.4 h |
| December | Very quiet | 41 Poor | 24°F / 4°F | 8.7 h |
Climate normals (1991–2020) from the nearest NOAA station (USC00486440, ~6.4 mi away).
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About visiting Grand Teton
Grand Teton National Park is a National Park in WY and one of the busier parks in the system, drawing about 3.8 million recreation visits in 2025. Visitation has held fairly steady over the past decade. Crowds concentrate sharply by season: July is the busiest month at about 2.6× the park's average month, while December is the calmest at roughly 0.2× — a 15-to-1 swing between high and low season. Roughly 60% of the year's visitors arrive in the three summer months of June, July and August alone, so timing a trip outside that window is the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels. Weather swings from an average high-season warmth near 60°F in July down to about 13°F in January, with the wettest stretch in December and meaningful snowfall around December. About 3 months a year see comfortable average temperatures in the 50–80°F range, which is part of why crowd timing and weather timing don't always line up. The sweet spot is April: best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight. Visit then and you trade a little peak-season certainty for noticeably shorter lines and easier parking than the July rush. Daylight ranges from about 8.7 hours in midwinter to 15.3 hours near the summer solstice, which shapes how much ground you can cover in a day. A standard private-vehicle entrance pass runs about $35, valid for several days, so a shoulder-season trip stretches that fee across quieter, more comfortable days. These crowd figures are drawn from 1979–2025 of National Park Service visitor-use records, paired with 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals, and are updated as new monthly data is released.
Park overview
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thrived in the valley known as Jackson Hole, turning these mountains into more than just peaks—they embody imagination and enduring human connection.
Weather & conditions
Grand Teton National Park has long, cold winters—snow and frost are possible any month. April, May, & June - Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow. July & August - Warm days and cool nights prevail, with afternoon thundershowers common. September, October, & November - Sunny days and cold nights alternate with rain and occasional snowstorms. December to April - Between storms the days are sunny and nights are frigid. Snow blankets the mountains and valley.
Park overview text courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Where to stay near Grand Teton
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Getting there — nearest airports
Updated July 2026The closest airport to Grand Teton National Park is Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about 18 mi (37 min drive) away. For the most flight options, most visitors fly into Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), about 2 hr 53 min away.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)Closest | 18 mi | 37 min | Delta, United Airlines |
| Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)Best for flights | 116 mi | 2 hr 53 min | Allegiant Air, Delta, Silk Avia, United Airlines |
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) | 193 mi | 5 hr 1 min | Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Silk Avia, United Airlines |
| Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) | 259 mi | 6 hr 25 min | Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, Silk Avia |
| Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) | 305 mi | 6 hr 25 min | Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines |
Which airport should you choose?
- Shortest drive: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) — about 37 min from the park.
- Most flights / best value: Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) — the largest hub near Grand Teton, about 2 hr 53 min away.
Entrance fees
A standard private-vehicle entrance pass is about $35, typically valid for several days.
Frequently Asked Questions
April offers best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight at Grand Teton National Park. The park is busiest in July (about 2.6× the average month) and quietest in December.
July is the busiest month at Grand Teton National Park, running roughly 2.6 times the park's average monthly visitation.
December is the quietest month at Grand Teton National Park, at about 0.2× the average month — a good choice if you want to avoid crowds.
Grand Teton National Park recorded about 3,800,648 recreation visits in 2025. Visitation has been steady over the past decade (+5.4%).
Based on 1991–2020 climate normals, the warmest month at Grand Teton National Park averages about 60°F (July). See the month-by-month table above for the full picture.
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is the closest airport to Grand Teton National Park, about 18 mi (37 min drive) away.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is the nearest major airport, about 116 mi (2 hr 53 min drive) away, with the most flight options of any airport near Grand Teton.
There is no airport inside Grand Teton National Park. Fly into Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and drive the rest of the way — about 2 hr 53 min.
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Water quality of lakes near Grand Teton
If you are planning to swim, paddle or fish on this trip, these graded lakes are within a 40-mile drive. Grades are A–F from EPA and state-agency sampling.
- Brooks Lake water qualityGrade C · 35 mi · WY
- Brooks Lake water qualityGrade D · 35 mi · WY
- Brooks Lake water qualityGrade D · 35 mi · WY
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- Brooks Lake water qualityGrade D · 35 mi · WY
Sources: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Crowd index = a month's visits ÷ the park's average month.