Jackson Hole in August
Great time to visit
Arguably the best month for hiking and outdoor activities. Peak season pricing and crowds but consistently beautiful weather.
Weather
August continues July's excellent weather pattern with warm days and cool mountain nights. Thunderstorms become less frequent toward month's end. Morning frost becomes possible at high elevations by late August.
25°C high6°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$410/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival begins
- •County Fair continues
August Tips
- •Still need advance bookings for accommodation
- •Wildflowers peak at high elevation
- •Perfect month for backcountry camping
All Months
Winter (December through February) means world-class skiing and frozen waterfalls, but also crowds and $400 hotel rooms. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort gets 459 inches of snow annually, and Corbets Couloir attracts expert skiers from around the world. Summer (June through August) brings hiking, wildlife watching, and music festivals. The weather's perfect but everyone knows it — expect traffic in the national parks. July temperatures hit 80°F during the day and drop to 40°F at night, so pack layers. Spring and fall offer the best deals and fewer people, but weather gets unpredictable. Snow can fall in May or September. The shoulder seasons work great if you're flexible and don't mind restaurants with limited hours. Elk migrate through town in late fall, creating traffic jams of a different sort.
Jackson Hole Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
7/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
10/10
Budget
2/10
Luxury
9/10
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