Capulin Volcano National Monument in September
September at Capulin Volcano National Monument averages a daytime high near 77°F and an overnight low around 46°F, with about 1.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes September an average month here.
- Average low
- 46°F
- Average high
- 77°F
Range across the year: 14°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: roughly 6,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes September the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.7×) and the January low (0.3×).
September is our recommended month at Capulin Volcano: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 62°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 52% of annual visitors, choosing September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.2 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 96,078 recreation visits, up 8.5% from 88,514 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 40.4%, so a September visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 83°F / 53°F | 1.4× Busy | 71 Good |
| September | 77°F / 46°F | 1.0× Average | 70 Good |
| October | 67°F / 33°F | 0.8× Quiet | 55 Fair |
All twelve months at Capulin Volcano, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Capulin Volcano in September
The National Park Service tags 5 Capulin Volcano activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Junior Ranger at Capulin Volcano · 20-45 minutes
- Drive to the Top of Capulin Volcano · 30-120 minutes
- Explore the Visitor Center at Capulin Volcano · 5-30 minutes
- Hike Trails at the Base of Capulin Volcano · 10-180 minutes
- View the Night Sky at Capulin Volcano · 30-120 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 77°F and an overnight low around 46°F at Capulin Volcano National Monument, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is average at Capulin Volcano National Monument (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 70/100. September is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. September sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 6,000 recreation visits at Capulin Volcano National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.