Late summer · Weather & things to do
Jackson in August
Jackson edges cooler than July, with highs of 80°F (27°C), lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain.
At 96/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (31 mm)
- Humidity
- 47%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (29°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 1.2 in (31 mm) for the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Jackson's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 70°F.
- Comfort improves from 93/100 in July to 96/100.
- Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jackson in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Snow King Mountain
Jackson's town ski hill since 1939, rising straight from the edge of downtown, with night skiing.
Why now August scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Town Square
Jackson's central park, entered under four arches made of shed elk antlers that are strung with lights in winter.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 1.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Elk Refuge sleigh ride
Horse-drawn sleigh rides out among the wintering elk, leaving from the visitor center on North Cache Street.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
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 August
- Grand Teton National Park in August~22 mi · highs 76°F, 1.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in August~67 mi · highs 71°F, 1.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in August~79 mi · highs 71°F, 1.6 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in August~196 mi · highs 90°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (10°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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Jackson?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Jackson in August?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in August?
Not much: about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.8 in (656 mm).
What should I pack for Jackson in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Jackson in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.