Best Time to Visit Grand Teton National Park
The best months to visit Grand Teton National Park are April, May, October — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. July is the crowd peak (732,380 monthly visits); December is quietest at 7% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Grand Teton month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Harsh season | 57,211 | 8% | 24°F / 1°F | 2.9″ | 9.3h |
| February | Harsh season | 55,933 | 8% | 30°F / 4°F | 2.3″ | 10.5h |
| March | Shoulder | 64,755 | 9% | 39°F / 12°F | 2.3″ | 11.9h |
| April | Best window | 75,333 | 10% | 46°F / 21°F | 2.2″ | 13.4h |
| May | Best window | 305,741 | 42% | 56°F / 31°F | 2.4″ | 14.7h |
| June | Peak crowds | 632,518 | 86% | 67°F / 37°F | 1.8″ | 15.4h |
| July | Peak crowds | 732,380 | 100% | 77°F / 42°F | 1.0″ | 15.2h |
| August | Peak crowds | 672,439 | 92% | 76°F / 40°F | 1.3″ | 14h |
| September | Peak crowds | 564,320 | 77% | 66°F / 34°F | 1.6″ | 12.6h |
| October | Best window | 247,505 | 34% | 51°F / 25°F | 1.9″ | 11.1h |
| November | Shoulder | 50,017 | 7% | 35°F / 14°F | 2.6″ | 9.7h |
| December | Harsh season | 49,334 | 7% | 24°F / 4°F | 3.1″ | 8.9h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MORAN 5WNW, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Grand Teton?
April, May, October rank best for Grand Teton on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight, among months when the park’s headline access is typically open.
What is the most crowded month at Grand Teton?
July: an average of 732,380 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is December, at 7% of the July peak.
How many people visit Grand Teton per year?
Grand Teton National Park averaged 3,507,486 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks