Guadalupe Mountains National Park Travel Guide
Guadalupe Mountains National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 55°F (13°C) in Guadalupe Mountains National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 51°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Guadalupe Mountains National Park today at 8.2/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Coordinates: 31°55′23.2″N 104°52′9.8″W (31.9231, -104.8694)
Weather in Guadalupe Mountains National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:20 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 59° / 48°
Rain · 54% rain · wind 23 mph
🌧️ 60° / 47°
Rain · 69% rain · wind 19 mph
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 | 3:20 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Things to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 55°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 25 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 3:20 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
