Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
NMSouthwest4,400 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 Carlsbad, NM, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 96°F / Low: 68°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 58°F / Low: 28°F
Jan
58°/ 28°
💧 3.2"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
63°/ 32°
💧 4.3"
❄️ 2.2"
Mar
72°/ 39°
💧 4.3"
❄️ 1.6"
Apr
80°/ 47°
💧 6.0"
❄️ 2.2"
May
88°/ 56°
💧 7.1"
Jun
96°/ 65°
💧 7.5"
Jul
96°/ 68°
💧 8.1"
Aug
94°/ 67°
💧 7.2"
Sep
87°/ 60°
💧 10.9"
Oct
78°/ 48°
💧 6.6"
❄️ 0.8"
Nov
67°/ 37°
💧 5.1"
❄️ 2.1"
Dec
59°/ 29°
💧 4.5"
❄️ 2.1"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Carlsbad, NM. Expect ~15°F cooler at elevation.
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