Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Jackson in October
Jackson cools off: highs slip to 52°F (11°C), from 70°F in September, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What October feels like
Afternoons only reach about 52°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (54 mm) for the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 10°C (17°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 95/100 in September to 69/100.
- Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jackson in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Western bar on Town Square with saddles for bar stools, live country music and a dance floor.
Why now October scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elk Refuge sleigh ride
Horse-drawn sleigh rides out among the wintering elk, leaving from the visitor center on North Cache Street.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Steep ski area above Teton Village with more than 4,000 feet of vertical and an aerial tram to Rendezvous Mountain.
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.
Town Square
Jackson's central park, entered under four arches made of shed elk antlers that are strung with lights in winter.
Nearby in October
- Grand Teton National Park in October~22 mi · highs 48°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in October~67 mi · highs 43°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Yellowstone in October~79 mi · highs 43°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Salt Lake City in October~196 mi · highs 63°F, 1.8 in rain · 6°C (11°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Jackson?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 96. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jackson in October?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in October?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.8 in (656 mm).
What should I pack for Jackson in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Jackson in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.