When is the best time to go to Yellowstone National Park?

When is the best time to go to Yellowstone National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Yellowstone National Park are July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are January, February, March, April, May and December


Annual weather in Yellowstone National Park

Infographic of the best times to visit Yellowstone National Park
Infographic of the best times to visit Yellowstone National Park ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Yellowstone National Park month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Yellowstone National Park for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Yellowstone National Park is 45°F (ranging from 22°F in december to 74°F in july). Annual rainfall is 44.3in, with a minimum of 1.9in in july and a maximum of 4.8in in march.
  • From january to may the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and it rains about 4.6in each month.
  • In the month of june the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 59°F and it rains about 3.5in each month.
  • From july to september the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average.
  • From october to december the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 22°F°C and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.

Yellowstone National Park : Yellowstone N.P. (Wyoming)



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Yellowstone National Park

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Yellowstone National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Yellowstone National Park

Find out when Yellowstone National Park has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Yellowstone National Park

  • Very low season in Yellowstone National Park
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April and November.
  • Low season in Yellowstone National Park
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, May, October and December.
  • High season in Yellowstone National Park
    The number of visitors to Yellowstone National Park is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Yellowstone National Park
    The largest number of tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Yellowstone National Park month by month



Best time for low prices in Yellowstone National Park

Average prices of hotels in Yellowstone National Park month by month

Generally, April is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Yellowstone National Park. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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