Updated October 2026
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Weather by Month
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is warmest in June, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 88°F and a low of 64°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 54°F and an average low of 32°F. August is the wettest month, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in December, at about 1.4 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, 5.1 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Guadalupe Mountains National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jun
88°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
32°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
3.1 in avg
Snowiest month
Dec
1.4 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Guadalupe Mountains by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 32°F | 0.6 in | 0.7 in | 10.1 h |
| February | 56°F | 34°F | 0.7 in | 0.4 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 63°F | 40°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 71°F | 46°F | 0.5 in | 0.2 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 13.6 h |
| June | 88°F | 64°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| July | 87°F | 64°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| August | 84°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 80°F | 58°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 72°F | 50°F | 1.3 in | 0.1 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 61°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 10.3 h |
| December | 54°F | 33°F | 0.8 in | 1.4 in | 9.9 h |
| Year total | 16.0 in | 2.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00417044, 5.1 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Guadalupe Mountains is at that time of year.
Guadalupe Mountains weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 55°F in all three months, with average lows near 33°F. The average low is at or below freezing in January. Together the three months average 2.1 inches of precipitation, about 13% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 2.5 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 63°F in March to 79°F in May, with average lows between 40°F and 55°F. Together the three months average 1.9 inches of precipitation, about 12% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.2 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs fall from 88°F in June to 84°F in August, with average lows near 63°F. Together the three months average 7.4 inches of precipitation, about 46% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 61°F in November, with average lows between 39°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 4.6 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.1 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.3 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The Guadalupe Mountains are known for high winds year-round; gusts can reach 60MPH or higher. In winter the mountains experiences occasional, light snowfalls which seldom last more than a day. From May through October, temperatures vary with highs between 80F-100F+ with lows in the 40F-60F range. November to April is generally milder with highs in between 50F-70F with lows in the 30F-50F range. Elevations above 8,000’ will be about 10F cooler than headquarters, with corresponding wind-chill.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Guadalupe Mountains
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 31.92°N, 104.89°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 0.8× 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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Guadalupe Mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
June is the warmest month at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, with an average high of 88°F and an average low of 64°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 5.1 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, with an average low of 32°F and an average high of 54°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. March and April are the driest, at about 0.5 inches each. The station records about 16 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 5.1 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 2.8 inches of snow a year. December is the snowiest month, at about 1.4 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 5 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00417044), 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.