Big Bend National Park Weather Forecast
Big Bend National Park weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Big Bend National Park is a national park in Texas. Big Bend National Park is a US national park known for Rio Grande canyons and desert stars.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Big Bend National Park with overcast. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 68°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 14%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Big Bend National Park is February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 100°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
Nearby highlights include Rio Grande, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is 5.6°F below the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Big Bend National Park today at 9.5/10. 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 Big Bend National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:02 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Big Bend National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 68° | 14% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 73° / 62° | 40% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 62° | 17% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 66° | 9% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 63° | 66% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 63° | 60% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 63° | 21% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 65° | 2% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 71° | 4% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 63° | 5% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 67° | 10% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 66° | 14% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 67° | 6% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 71° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 66° | 6% | 6 mph | 5 |
Climate in Big Bend 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 | 64° | 45° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 76° | 55° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 82° | 60° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 88° | 66° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 95° | 73° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 100° | 78° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 96° | 77° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 98° | 79° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 93° | 75° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 68° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 77° | 58° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 71° | 53° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Big Bend National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Big Bend National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Big Bend National Park
Go in February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Bend National Park?
Big Bend National Park is a national park in Texas. Its coordinates are 29.1275, -103.2425. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Big Bend National Park?
February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Big Bend National Park, which has a hot and arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Big Bend National Park in?
Big Bend National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:02 PM.
What are the top things to do in Big Bend National Park?
Popular options include Rio Grande, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns 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 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
