Big Bend National Park

Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit

TXSouthwest3,800 ft

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Best Time to Visit

RecommendedMarch - May, September - November

Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.

AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)

Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Alpine, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJuneAvg High: 92°F / Low: 64°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 60°F / Low: 32°F
Jan
60°/ 32°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 2.6"
Feb
65°/ 36°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 2.0"
Mar
72°/ 42°
💧 3.9"
❄️ 3.2"
Apr
79°/ 48°
💧 5.3"
❄️ 1.3"
May
86°/ 56°
💧 5.4"
Jun
92°/ 64°
💧 6.5"
Jul
90°/ 65°
💧 7.4"
Aug
89°/ 64°
💧 7.4"
Sep
84°/ 59°
💧 8.0"
Oct
78°/ 50°
💧 6.1"
❄️ 0.2"
Nov
68°/ 40°
💧 4.8"
❄️ 3.5"
Dec
62°/ 34°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 2.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

Data from Alpine, TX. Expect ~13°F cooler at elevation.

Official NPS Websitenps.gov/bibe