United States
Best Time to Visit
Yellowstone
Visit in July — score 80/100 · avg high 81°F · 8 rainy days
What matters most for your trip to Yellowstone?
See how the best month changes based on your travel style
Opens the interactive planner with Yellowstone pre-loaded
Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
February
March
April
May
June
July
#1August
#2September
#3October
November
December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 10° | 31° | -20° | 19 | 75 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 17 | 12° | 31° | -19° | 19 | 78 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 19 | 19° | 35° | -10° | 19 | 77 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 22 | 27° | 49° | 1° | 19 | 78 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 28 | 39° | 64° | 17° | 20 | 80 | 14.6h | High | Average |
| June | 47 | 50° | 74° | 26° | 17 | 67 | 15.3h | High | Above avg |
| July | 80 | 60° | 81° | 37° | 8 | 34 | 15.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 67 | 58° | 82° | 35° | 11 | 45 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 47 | 49° | 77° | 25° | 13 | 51 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 23 | 34° | 62° | 8° | 17 | 69 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 18 | 20° | 45° | -8° | 18 | 72 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 5 | 11° | 32° | -20° | 23 | 90 | 8.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 2°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Yellowstone (March, April, May) brings average highs of 49°F and lows of 2°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 28/100.
Summer
- Score
- 65/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Yellowstone (June, July, August) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 33°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 65/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Fall
- Score
- 29/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 8°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Yellowstone (September, October, November) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 8°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 29/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 47/100.
Winter
- Score
- 12/100
- High
- 31°F
- Low
- -20°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Yellowstone (December, January, February) brings average highs of 31°F and lows of -20°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 12/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 17/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
Book Your Trip to Yellowstone
We may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to visit Yellowstone?
Is Yellowstone expensive in summer?
What is the weather like in Yellowstone in December?
When is the cheapest time to visit Yellowstone?
Fine-Tune Your Yellowstone Trip
Want more control? Adjust the exact weight of every factor — temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost — with interactive sliders and see scores update in real time.