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Wyoming weather in August

The state broadly agrees with itself in August: afternoons run 80° in Yellowstone and 78° in Jackson Hole, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, both in the mountainous northwest corner where visitors go — the high plains that make up most of Wyoming aren’t measured here.

Jackson Hole & the Tetons

Highs near 78°, nights around 40°, and 1.1 in of rain in a typical August.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Jackson Hole 78° / 40° 4 High summer, and the tent still frosts some mornings.

Yellowstone Country

Highs near 80°, nights around 47°, and 1.1 in of rain in a typical August.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Yellowstone 80° / 47° 3 Summer's last full month, warm days, cold clear nights.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in August, across the whole country ›