Jackson Hole in September
Good time to visit
Beautiful fall weather with gorgeous colors and wildlife activity. Crowds thin out and prices drop from summer peaks.
Weather
September brings crisp mornings and warm afternoons with stunning fall colors beginning. Frost becomes common at night, especially toward month's end. Rain is less frequent but when storms hit, they can bring early snow to the peaks.
20°C high1°C low6 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$350/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
- •Elk Fest
September Tips
- •Pack warm layers for morning and evening
- •Aspen trees start changing color mid-month
- •Elk bugling season - great for wildlife viewing
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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