Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Jackson in April
Jackson warms up: highs climb to 46°F (8°C), from 37°F in March, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 46°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.5 in (63 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well 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 36°F.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in March to 54/100.
- Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jackson in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Mangy Moose
Teton Village saloon and restaurant at the base of the tram, a Jackson Hole après-ski fixture since the 1960s.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Après-ski.
Snow King Mountain
Jackson's town ski hill since 1939, rising straight from the edge of downtown, with night skiing.
Elk Refuge sleigh ride
Horse-drawn sleigh rides out among the wintering elk, leaving from the visitor center on North Cache Street.
National Elk Refuge
Refuge on the edge of Jackson where thousands of elk spend the winter on open, snowy meadows.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Western bar on Town Square with saddles for bar stools, live country music and a dance floor.
Nearby in April
- Grand Teton National Park in April~22 mi · highs 41°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in April~67 mi · highs 36°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Yellowstone in April~79 mi · highs 35°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Salt Lake City in April~196 mi · highs 59°F, 2.6 in rain · 7°C (13°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 ~2,418 m to Jackson's ~1,883 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.
Jackson in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Jackson?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 96. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow. Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jackson in April?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jackson in April?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 25.8 in (656 mm).
What should I pack for Jackson in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Jackson 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.