Weather & Best Time to Visit in The Teton Range

Best time to visit The Teton Range

The Teton Range rewards visitors on both of its sides and in both peak seasons. Summer (June through September) is prime across the range — hiking, climbing, and Snake River floats on the Wyoming/Jackson Hole side, and quieter trails, fly-fishing and cycling on the Idaho/Teton Valley side around Driggs and Victor. Winter (roughly late November through early April) brings deep, dry powder: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Snow King on the east, and Grand Targhee plus the famed Teton Pass backcountry on the west. Spring and fall are quieter and cheaper shoulder seasons — the elk rut and fall color arrive in late September, and mud season in April and May can limit high-country access. Note that Teton Pass, the mountain road linking the two sides, can close in winter storms, so check conditions before crossing.

The Teton Range weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan262Deep winter; peak powder at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. The Idaho side (Driggs) runs a touch colder.
Feb305Reliable snowpack range-wide; cold, bluebird ski days.
Mar3913Sunnier spring skiing; snow lingers high on both slopes.
Apr4922Mud/shoulder season; resorts wind down and trails stay snowbound.
May6129Valleys green up; ElkFest in Jackson and rivers begin to run high.
Jun7036Wildflowers, wildlife and the first floats; snow still caps the passes.
Jul8040Warm, dry peak summer; hiking, climbing and the Teton Valley Balloon Rally.
Aug7939Great hiking and rafting; afternoon thunderstorms build over the peaks.
Sep6931Crisp days, fall color and the elk rut; a favorite month range-wide.
Oct5523Quiet shoulder season; first snows dust the summits.
Nov3814Winter returns; resorts open late in the month.
Dec274Cold and snowy; holiday ski season in full swing on both sides.