Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Grand Teton National Park in January
Little changes in Grand Teton National Park from December: highs stay near 24°F (-4°C), lows near 5°F (-15°C), and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Avg low
- 5°F (-15°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 97%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 24°F (-4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 05 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in December to 43/100.
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
- January sits inside the Mid-Dec – Mar window our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 5°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.3 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Grand Teton National Park in January
With highs near 24°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 24°F.
Mormon Row
Row of 1890s homesteads east of Blacktail Butte, including the much-photographed Moulton barns facing the Tetons.
Mormon Row Historic District
Weathered homestead barns set against the Tetons, including the famous Moulton Barn.
Teton Park Road winter trail
The park road from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain closes to cars in winter and is groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Jackson's town-square saloon since 1937, with saddle barstools and live country music.
Mural Room
Jackson Lake Lodge's main dining room with 60-foot windows facing the range.
Nearby in January
- Jackson in January~22 mi · highs 28°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in January~44 mi · highs 20°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in January~57 mi · highs 19°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in January~218 mi · highs 37°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 24°F (-4°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Teton National Park in January?
Average highs are 24°F (-4°C) and average lows 5°F (-15°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Teton National Park in January?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 2nd-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 January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 5°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.3 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Grand Teton National Park
Routes in season in January
- Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone Mid-Dec – Mar
Planning Grand Teton National Park in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.