Summer

Locals consider summer the 9 weeks between the Fourth of July and Labor Day, when the grass is greenest and the temperatures are warmest. While not all the snow in higher elevations might be melted, most hiking and horseback riding trails are passable and nighttime temps generally stay above freezing.

The hottest-ever recorded temperature in Jackson Hole was on July 20, 1934, when temps reached 101 F. Typically, though, July and August average daytime temperatures are in the high 80s with very low to no humidity. No matter how hot Jackson Hole gets during the day, know that nighttime temperatures are substantially cooler, usually in the low 40s.

It’s a good thing Jackson Hole gets about 15 hours of daylight in July and August — you need that much time to do everything. Summer offers more opportunities for adventure than any other season. On the hottest days, it’s hard to beat doing something on the water. July and August are the peak times for hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, and horseback riding. Farmers markets have the most produce in the summer and Jackson comes alive with many outdoor events. There’s also ATVing, going to the rodeo, rock climbing, fly fishing, and exploring the valley’s extensive pathway system on a bike or e-bike.

Summer Activities

We take great pride in sharing our favorite and most beautiful spaces with every visitor. If you love something, share it. We want to share the gifts the land has given us with everyone because we know they are not ours to keep. If you are worried about the crowds that summer in Jackson attracts, remember that you are visiting for the same exact reasons as everyone else, and everyone deserves to experience the magic of this place.

Learning to find the quiet places during summer is part art and part science. Here’s the science: If you’re going to a popular trailhead or lake, get there early. The art comes from looking beyond social media and online guides for places to go and things to do here. More than 1,000 miles of trails wind through the five mountain ranges that surround Jackson Hole. And remember to appreciate beauty with or without crowds.

It can be argued that there’s no bad place to stay in Jackson Hole in the summer (or any season). But different areas of the valley have different benefits. If you want to explore Grand Teton National Park, staying in a campground, cabin, or hotel in the park will minimize your driving time. In the summer, Teton Village is a favorite with families because of all of the activities offered at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, from a ropes course to via ferrata, concerts, downhill mountain biking, hiking, scenic lift rides, and a plaza full of pop-jets. Dude ranches offer a unique Western experience that often includes homestyle-cooked meals, planned activities like horseback riding and fly fishing, and a slower form of travel nestled in the woods. If you want to be in the middle of the action in a location central to many activities, stay in downtown Jackson.

Places to Stay