Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Grand Teton National Park in April
Grand Teton National Park warms up: highs climb to 41°F (5°C), from 33°F in March, with lows of 23°F (-5°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What April feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 41°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 23°F (-5°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 3.0 in (75 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort holds steady from March (43 → 44/100).
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Grand Teton National Park in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Oxbow Bend
Slow Snake River bend reflecting Mount Moran, with moose and pelicans.
Schwabacher Landing
Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range.
Dornan's
Moose village spot with a pizza and pasta deck, wine shop and summer chuckwagon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Taggart Lake Trail
Gentle 3-mile round trip through meadows to a lake at the base of the Grand Teton.
Blue Heron Lounge
Jackson Lake Lodge bar with big windows over Willow Flats and Mount Moran.
Jenny Lake Boating Shuttle
Boat across Jenny Lake to the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point trails.
Nearby in April
- Jackson in April~22 mi · highs 46°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in April~44 mi · highs 36°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in April~57 mi · highs 35°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in April~218 mi · highs 59°F, 2.6 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,462 m to Grand Teton National Park's ~2,122 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Grand Teton National Park in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Teton National Park in April?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Teton National Park in April?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.9 in (785 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Teton National Park in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Grand Teton National Park
Planning Grand Teton National Park in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.