Updated October 2026
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Weather by Month
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is warmest in June, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 90°F and a low of 44°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 57°F and an average low of 17°F. August is the wettest month, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 3 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, 4.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jun
90°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
17°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
3.1 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
3.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Gila Cliff Dwellings by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 17°F | 1.0 in | 3.0 in | 10.0 h |
| February | 60°F | 22°F | 1.0 in | 0.6 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 67°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 0.3 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 73°F | 30°F | 0.4 in | 0.1 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 81°F | 36°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 13.7 h |
| June | 90°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| July | 89°F | 53°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.0 h |
| August | 87°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 83°F | 45°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 33°F | 1.2 in | 0.2 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 65°F | 24°F | 1.0 in | 0.3 in | 10.2 h |
| December | 56°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 1.3 in | 9.8 h |
| Year total | 15.3 in | 5.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00293530, 4.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Gila Cliff Dwellings is at that time of year.
Gila Cliff Dwellings weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 56°F in December to 60°F in February, with average lows between 17°F and 22°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 3.2 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 4.9 inches for the season, most of it in January. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 67°F in March to 81°F in May, with average lows between 26°F and 36°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 1.6 inches of precipitation, about 10% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.4 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.7 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs fall from 90°F in June to 87°F in August, with average lows between 44°F and 53°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in June. Together the three months average 6.5 inches of precipitation, about 42% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 83°F in September to 65°F in November, with average lows between 24°F and 45°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 4 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.5 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Weather is extremely variable. Summers are usually around 90° F. but approach 100° F. Winters have occasional snow or temperatures near 0° F. Thunderstorms are common in the summer and early fall, usually in the afternoon. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.2296&lon=-108.2639#.YUX0_SuSmUk
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Gila Cliff Dwellings
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 33.23°N, 108.27°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
June, the warmest month, sees about 1.1× the visitors of the park's average month. March 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 Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Gila Cliff Dwellings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
June is the warmest month at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 44°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, with an average low of 17°F and an average high of 57°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. April is the driest, at about 0.4 inches. The station records about 15.3 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.2 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 5.8 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 3 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00293530), 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.