Carlsbad Caverns National Park Weather Forecast
Carlsbad Caverns National Park weather: 70°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park in New Mexico. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a US national park known for huge limestone caves and bat flights.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Carlsbad Caverns National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 68°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park is March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
Nearby highlights include Guadalupe Mountains National Park, White Sands National Park, Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Carlsbad Caverns National Park today at 9.2/10. 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 Carlsbad Caverns National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:59 AM, Aug 5 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 3% | 17 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 2% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 68° | 3% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 70° | 3% | 18 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 71° | 1% | 13 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 70° | 0% | 16 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 66° | 4% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 71° | 9% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 70° | 19% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 70° | 24% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 71° | 27% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 70° | 11% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 69° | 14% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 70° | 17% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 66° | 17% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in Carlsbad Caverns 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° | 29° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 61° | 39° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 67° | 44° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 49° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 79° | 56° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 88° | 64° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 64° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 87° | 67° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 81° | 60° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 74° | 53° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 62° | 42° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 58° | 38° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Go in March, April, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park in New Mexico. Its coordinates are 32.1479, -104.5567. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 66% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Carlsbad Caverns National Park in?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 3:59 AM.
What are the top things to do in Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
Popular options include Guadalupe Mountains 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 August 5, 2026 at 3:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
