Best Time to Visit Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park: March, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park
Go in March, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Hot Springs National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 31° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 70° | 49° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 56° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 80° | 63° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 71° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 91° | 74° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 93° | 73° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 88° | 69° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 78° | 58° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 48° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Hot Springs National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Hot Springs National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 147 mi | 61°F | 36°F cooler | 44 in |
| Memphis | 175 mi | 64°F | about the same | 51 in |
| Mississippi | 225 mi | 67°F | +34°F warmer | 56 in |
| Dallas County | 247 mi | 69°F | +37°F warmer | 52 in |
| Dallas | 247 mi | 69°F | +37°F warmer | 52 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, April and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Hot Springs National Park is a national park in Arkansas. Hot Springs National Park is a US national park known for historic bathhouse row.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Hot Springs National Park with clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 54°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Hot Springs National Park is March, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 256 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Hot Springs National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Hot Springs National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:46 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 67° / 61°
Drizzle · 53% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 80° / 61°
Light showers · 48% rain · wind 6 mph
Quick facts about Hot Springs National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 34°31′18.1″N 93°2′32.6″W (34.5217, -93.0424) |
| Established | 1921 |
| Known for | historic bathhouse row |
| Local time | 1:46 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | March, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hot Springs National Park?
Hot Springs National Park is a national park in Arkansas. Its coordinates are 34.5217, -93.0424. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hot Springs National Park right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 55% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hot Springs National Park?
March, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hot Springs National Park, which has a continental climate. January, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hot Springs National Park in?
Hot Springs National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:46 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Hot Springs National Park?
The closest airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 256 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
