Updated October 2026
Bandelier National Monument Weather by Month
Bandelier National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 83°F and a low of 57°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 40°F and an average low of 21°F. August is the wettest month, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 9.9 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 5.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Bandelier National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
83°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
21°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
3.2 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
9.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Bandelier by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 21°F | 0.9 in | 9.9 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 45°F | 24°F | 0.7 in | 8.8 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 53°F | 30°F | 1.0 in | 5.9 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 61°F | 35°F | 0.9 in | 3.3 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 81°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 83°F | 57°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 80°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 74°F | 49°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 63°F | 38°F | 1.6 in | 1.7 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 50°F | 28°F | 1.0 in | 4.4 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 40°F | 21°F | 0.9 in | 8.0 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 17.5 in | 42.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00295084, 5.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Bandelier is at that time of year.
Bandelier weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 40°F in December to 45°F in February, with average lows between 21°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.5 inches of precipitation, about 14% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 27 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 53°F in March to 70°F in May, with average lows between 30°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 3.1 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 9.3 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 83°F in July, between 81°F in June and 80°F in August, with average lows between 54°F and 57°F. Together the three months average 7.3 inches of precipitation, about 42% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 74°F in September to 50°F in November, with average lows between 28°F and 49°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 4.6 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 6.1 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Spring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of the year. Days in July, August and September often end with thunderstorms that can drop heavy localized rain and are often accompanied by lightning. Autumn weather is usually sunny with blue skies and warm (but not hot) days and cool nights. Winter average snowfall 25". Snow and ice can close trails and roads.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Bandelier
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 35.78°N, 106.33°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Bandelier National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. October is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Bandelier National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Bandelier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Bandelier National Monument, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 57°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 5.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Bandelier National Monument, with an average low of 21°F and an average high of 40°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 0.7 inches. The station records about 17.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 5.9 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 42 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 9.9 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 8 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00295084), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.