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Grand Teton National Park in February
Little changes in Grand Teton National Park from January: highs stay near 26°F (-3°C), lows near 6°F (-14°C), and about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow falls.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 6°F (-14°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 98%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 26°F (-3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 6°F (-14°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.9 in (73 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (43 → 43/100).
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- February sits inside the Mid-Dec – Mar window our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 6°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.9 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 February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Chapel of the Transfiguration
Log chapel built in 1925 near Moose, with a window behind the altar that frames the Grand Teton.
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 26°F.
Grand Teton
At 13,775 feet, the highest peak of the Teton Range, rising about 7,000 feet straight from the valley floor.
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.
Signal Mountain Summit Road
Winding road to an overlook above Jackson Lake and the whole range.
Nearby in February
- Jackson in February~22 mi · highs 29°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in February~44 mi · highs 21°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in February~57 mi · highs 21°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in February~218 mi · highs 41°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 26°F (-3°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Teton National Park in February?
Average highs are 26°F (-3°C) and average lows 6°F (-14°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Teton National Park in February?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-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 February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 6°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.9 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
Routes in season in February
- Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone Mid-Dec – Mar
Planning Grand Teton National Park in February?
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