Grand Teton in April: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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April is one of the best months of the year to visit Grand Teton National Park: crowds run 10% of the July peak (75,333 average visits). Weather: highs average 46°F and lows 21°F, with 2.2″ of precipitation and 13.4 hours of daylight. Roads and services are only partly open this month — see the access note below. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Bring for Grand Teton in April

Insulated jacket, beanie and glovesSee it on AmazonWhy: nights average 21°F, below freezing.
Packable rain jacketSee it on AmazonWhy: 2.2″ of precipitation is normal this month.
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaitersSee it on AmazonWhy: 12″ normal snowfall.

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Partial 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. Current NPS conditions →

Grand Teton in April: what the park service says

April at Grand Teton is a slow thaw: days around 49°F, nights in the low 20s and roughly 10 inches of snow at Moose, the park's records show. Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow from mid-April, and valley trails usually stay snow-covered until late May. The Teton Park Road stays closed to cars until April 30.

Source: NPS 1, NPS 2, checked 2026-11-05.

Granite mountains with a cloudy blue sky and green and yellow trees and plants in the foreground — Grand Teton National Park — photo: NPS Photo/Tobiason (public-domain NPS media)

Crowds in April

Grand Teton averages 75,333 recreation visits in April — 10% of what July, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Average visits (April)

75,333 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

2.1% of annual visitation

vs. peak (July)

10%

Weather & daylight

Expect cool days (highs average 46°F), and nights drop below freezing (lows average 21°F). Average precipitation is 2.2″ for the month. Normal snowfall is 12″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 13.4 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MORAN 5WNW, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates, 6,805 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of April.

What to pack for Grand Teton in April

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Insulated jacket, beanie and gloves — nights average 21°F, below freezing
Packable rain jacket — 2.2″ of precipitation is normal this month
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 12″ normal snowfall (compare other options)
Insulated, waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 12″ of snow is normal this month
Bear spray — recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry)

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Also at their best in April

Other parks whose computed April verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

Theodore Roosevelt in April — 7% of peak crowds, highs 56°F, score 92/100
Badlands in April — 16% of peak crowds, highs 60°F, score 90/100
Lake Clark in April — under 1% of peak crowds, highs 46°F, score 89/100
Voyageurs in April — under 1% of peak crowds, highs 49°F, score 88/100

Common questions

Is Grand Teton crowded in April?

No — April is one of the quieter months: 10% of the July peak, averaging 75,333 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Grand Teton.

What is the weather like in Grand Teton in April?

Average highs of 46°F, lows of 21°F, 2.2″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US station). Compare it with other national parks in April.

What should I pack for Grand Teton in April?

Insulated jacket, beanie and gloves; Packable rain jacket; Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in May instead? Grand Teton in May has its own list.

Is everything open at Grand Teton in April?

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. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

See also: the best national parks to visit in April · Last verified 2026-09-24