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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.

Seasonal access: Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Check current NPS conditions →

Monthly crowd curve

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Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.

Grand Teton month by month

MonthVerdictAvg visits% of peakHigh / LowPrecipDaylight
January Harsh season 57,2118% 24°F / 1°F2.9″9.3h
February Harsh season 55,9338% 30°F / 4°F2.3″10.5h
March Shoulder 64,7559% 39°F / 12°F2.3″11.9h
April Best window 75,33310% 46°F / 21°F2.2″13.4h
May Best window 305,74142% 56°F / 31°F2.4″14.7h
June Peak crowds 632,51886% 67°F / 37°F1.8″15.4h
July Peak crowds 732,380100% 77°F / 42°F1.0″15.2h
August Peak crowds 672,43992% 76°F / 40°F1.3″14h
September Peak crowds 564,32077% 66°F / 34°F1.6″12.6h
October Best window 247,50534% 51°F / 25°F1.9″11.1h
November Shoulder 50,0177% 35°F / 14°F2.6″9.7h
December Harsh season 49,3347% 24°F / 4°F3.1″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