AI-generatedJackson Hole, Wyoming at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 743 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,901 m
Climate in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole, Wyoming has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while December is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:3518:42
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:14 · evening 18:03–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:18 · evening 19:00–19:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in October?
In October, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:35 – 18:42
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Denver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jackson Hole, Wyoming has about 10 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How breezy and how cloudy Jackson Hole, Wyoming is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jackson Hole, Wyoming typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Jackson Hole, Wyoming: variable cloud, with about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How often the day gets hot in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jackson Hole, Wyoming has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 11 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
When Jackson Hole, Wyoming is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Jackson Hole, Wyoming has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 21 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 48 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 2,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Apr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around −1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−12°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | −3° | −11° | 3.6 h | 15 | 92 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | −1° | −9° | 4.3 h | 14 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 4° | −6° | 5.5 h | 15 | 76 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 7° | −2° | 6.8 h | 14 | 67 |
| MayMay | 61 | 12° | 1° | 7.8 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 20° | 6° | 9.7 h | 9 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 27° | 12° | 10.7 h | 5 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 26° | 11° | 9.2 h | 6 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 20° | 6° | 7.6 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 11° | −1° | 5.7 h | 10 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 2° | −8° | 4.0 h | 12 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | −3° | −12° | 2.9 h | 15 | 99 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.48° N, 110.76° W · 1,901 m · America/Denver
Best time to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The best time to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 99 mm of precipitation.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–12 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–27 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 2–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -3–-1 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: score 90 against 50. In August, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 90better |
| Day high | 11° | 26° |
| Night low | 0° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 26 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January-3° · 4 h
In January, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 92 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in January13February-1° · 4 h
In February, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 82 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in February16March4° · 6 h
In March, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 76 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in March27April7° · 7 h
In April, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in April61May12° · 8 h
In May, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in May89June20° · 10 h
In June, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in June85July27° · 11 h
In July, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in July90August26° · 9 h
In August, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in August89September20° · 8 h
In September, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in September50October11° · 6 h
In October, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in October16November2° · 4 h
In November, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 71 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in November6December-3° · 3 h
In December, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 99 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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Jackson Hole vs. West Yellowstone
In October Jackson Hole has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs. 39). During the day West Yellowstone is 2 °C cooler than Jackson Hole. West Yellowstone gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Jackson Hole | West Yellowstone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Jackson Hole, Wyoming ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 3Sedona23°97
- 4Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 5Sacramento25°96
- 6Moab21°95
- 7Reno19°95
- 8Albuquerque22°94
- 26Jackson HoleThis page11°50
Planning a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 98) and its weakest during October half-term (score 50).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 6 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −3 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,510 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Hole, Wyoming
When is the best time to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming?
The best time to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?
The wettest month is December with 99 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jackson Hole, Wyoming get?
Jackson Hole, Wyoming gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Jackson Hole, Wyoming in?
Jackson Hole, Wyoming uses the time zone America/Denver: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Jackson Hole, Wyoming?
A nonstop flight from London to Jackson Hole, Wyoming takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jackson Hole, Wyoming?
Jackson Hole, Wyoming has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 98) and its weakest during October half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98 (Ski), May half-term 67, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 89 (Ski).
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