Best Time to Visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park: May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Guadalupe Mountains 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 | 40° | 24° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 33° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 37° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 42° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 50° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 79° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 76° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 79° | 59° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 72° | 55° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 47° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 37° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 32° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Guadalupe Mountains National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 24 mi | 61°F | +40°F warmer | 11 in |
| White Sands National Park | 96 mi | 66°F | +45°F warmer | 7 in |
| Rio Grande | 216 mi | 75°F | +54°F warmer | 6 in |
| Big Bend National Park | 216 mi | 75°F | +54°F warmer | 6 in |
| Albuquerque | 241 mi | 61°F | +40°F warmer | 11 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a national park in Texas. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a US national park known for Texas high point and fossil reef.
Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Guadalupe Mountains National Park with fog. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 47°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
Nearby highlights include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is 6.3°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Guadalupe Mountains National Park today at 9.1/10. 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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:06 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 58° / 44°
Drizzle · 24% rain · wind 12 mph
🌦️ 59° / 45°
Drizzle · 17% rain · wind 15 mph
Things to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Quick facts about Guadalupe Mountains National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 31°55′23.2″N 104°52′9.8″W (31.9231, -104.8694) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Known for | Texas high point and fossil reef |
| Local time | 2:06 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a national park in Texas. Its coordinates are 31.9231, -104.8694. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Guadalupe Mountains National Park right now?
It is currently 49°F (9°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Guadalupe Mountains National Park in?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:06 PM.
What are the top things to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
Popular options include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park.
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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 2:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
