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Exploring Yellowstone

The city of Yellowstone has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Yellowstone include:

• Yellowstone Lake State Park
• Yellowstone Conservation Area
• Nick Engelbert's Grandview
• Alley Stage
• Botham Vineyards
• Governor Dodge State Park
• Yellowstone State Wildlife Area

When is the Best Time to Explore Yellowstone?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Yellowstone, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Yellowstone are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 7°C and at night it is -11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 167 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 25°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 421 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 27°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 317 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 15°C and -6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 227 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Yellowstone is 1131 mm.