Best Time to Visit Jackson Hole for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, August

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Weather

-8°C – 16°C

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Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Jackson Hole?

The best time to visit Jackson Hole for backpacking is July, June, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Jackson Hole

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	49Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-8°	-2°	53	9.8	61%	shoulder
February	49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-7°	-1°	43	9.7	63%	dry
March	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	3°	41	10.6	59%	dry
April	51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	8°	49	10	56%	dry
May	52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	14°	63	11.1	50%	shoulder
June	73Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	20°	53	8.3	48%	shoulder
July	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	28	6.8	41%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	24°	36	7.3	36%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	19°	37	8	39%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	11°	42	7.7	48%	dry
November	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	3°	45	8.2	59%	dry
December	52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-7°	-2°	53	10.1	57%	shoulder