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Grand Teton in April

April is one of the best times to visit Grand Teton — about as busy as March, quieter than May.

Expect light crowds (1/10), highs near 46°F, about 13.5 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

1/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 10% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical April visits vs. the year

April (typical)73,795
Peak — July755,782
Quietest — December49,223

April draws about 2% of Grand Teton’s yearly visitors.

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

April weather

Avg high
46°F
Avg low
21°F
Precipitation
2.2"
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Daylight
13.5h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US

What's open

Grand Teton in April: access

Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year.

Seasonal closures may apply:

  • Park Closure

    Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

    Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake.

    Details on nps.gov →

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Caution

    Construction in the South End of the Park

    Moose-Wilson Road between Moose and LSR Preserve closed. Expect occasional short delays between Granite Entrance and LSR Preserve. Possible intermittent delays on Teton Park Road at Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area. Cottonwood Creek picnic area closed. Taggart Trail detour in place. Mormon Row area open with some construction activity.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Caution

    Construction on HWY 26/89/191

    Construction taking place on US HWY 26/89/191 south of Moran Junction. Expect 20-minute delays in both directions.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Information

    Plan Ahead for 2027 Construction

    Plan ahead for construction in 2027. Check road construction and park construction pages for more information.

    Details on nps.gov →

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Grand Teton crowds across the year

January: 1/10 crowdJanFebruary: 1/10 crowdFebMarch: 1/10 crowdMarApril: 1/10 crowd1AprMay: 5/10 crowdMayJune: 9/10 crowdJunJuly: 10/10 crowdJulAugust: 10/10 crowdAugSeptember: 8/10 crowdSepOctober: 4/10 crowdOctNovember: 1/10 crowdNovDecember: 1/10 crowdDec

FAQ

Grand Teton in April

How busy is Grand Teton in April?

April rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Grand Teton National Park — about 10% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 73,795.

What is the weather like at Grand Teton in April?

In April, Grand Teton averages a high of 46°F and a low of 21°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.

How much does it cost to visit Grand Teton?

Entrance to Grand Teton costs $35 (Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.).

When is Grand Teton least crowded?

Grand Teton is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Teton get in April?

In mid-April, Grand Teton gets about 13.5 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:39 AM and sunset around 7:07 PM.