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Yellowstone offers outdoor enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience what nature really has to offer. Yellowstone is more than just a camping adventure, there are a lot of events going on throughout the year. From Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Celebration to the Bighorn Lake Celebration and Triathlon, Yellowstone National Park has a lot to offer any time of the year. But when is the best time to visit Yellowstone? The answer depends on several factors. Do you want to attend a major event? Do you want a cheap flight? Do you want to go when the temperature is the mildest? Our guide shows all these factors (monthly events, price and temperature) to help you decide when it’s best for you to visit Yellowstone.

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January
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 29
Events: New Years Day celebrations
February
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 34
Events: Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Celebration at the BBHC
March
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 40
Events: Northwest College Jazz Festival
April
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 49
Events: Home & Garden Show
May
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 60
Events: Cody Wild West Days
June
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 70
Events: Plains Indian Museum Powwow
July
Flight Prices: High
Avg. Temp: 80
Events: Bighorn Lake Celebration and Triathlon
August
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 78
Events: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout
September
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 68
Events: Meeteetse’s Annual Labor Day Celebration
October
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 56
Events: None
November
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 39
Events: None
December
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 31
Events: Christmas Festivities

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About the author

Melisse HinkleA New England native but explorer at heart, Melisse has traveled throughout North America, biked through rice paddies in Bali, seen the Northern Lights in Iceland, walked alongside llamas in Machu Picchu and made her way around Europe while studying abroad in London. She is the Head of Content and Social Media for North America at Cheapflights.

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