Best time to go to Yellowstone National Park Average weather of Yellowstone National Park, United States
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
Weather details in Yellowstone National Park month by month
Weather and climate in Yellowstone National Park
- 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.
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.