Best time to visit Big Bend National Park
November. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
November
Sources lean to the cooler months, November to April, and some prefer fall. Summer is extremely hot.
- “The best time to visit Big Bend is between November and April for mild, comfortable weather.” travelandleisure.com
- “Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Visit Big Bend National Park” summitbigbend.com
- “As a shoulder season, Fall is a great time to visit Big Bend.” starstruckglamping.com
3 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.
Big Bend National Park month by month
Average high and low in Big Bend, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…January is the coldest winter month, with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid-30s.Camping and lodging are often full from mid-January through mid-April.
FebruaryChecking fares…By February highs reach the mid-70s with lows in the high 30s.
MarchChecking fares…Spring Break in mid-March is a busy time; plan ahead.Spring is warm and pleasant and is the park's busiest season.
AprilChecking fares…Peak visitation season runs through April.Average highs reach the 80s to low 90s depending on location.
MayChecking fares…Summer heat begins in May.
JuneChecking fares…May through August are the hottest months; the desert floor is often above 100F by late morning.The June Bootids meteor shower peaks around June 27.
JulyChecking fares…The rainy season runs July through September, with heavy thunderstorms and some flash flooding.The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks around July 30.
AugustChecking fares…Summer is the low season; trails and parking are easy to find, but avoid hiking in midday heat.The Perseids meteor shower peaks around August 12.
SeptemberChecking fares…The rainy season runs through September; afternoon rains often cool the desert.Fall is a shoulder season with fewer crowds and manageable weather.
OctoberChecking fares…Fall daytime temperatures run from the 70s to low 80s, good for hiking and stargazing with fewer crowds than spring.Most of the area's cloudy days and rain come in autumn.
Best timeNovemberChecking fares…Busy season generally starts in November and runs through April.The best time to visit is November through April for mild, comfortable weather.Thanksgiving week brings full camping and lodging.
DecemberChecking fares…The Christmas holiday season fills camping and lodging.Average highs are around 68F with overnight lows in the mid-30s.
Weather: Big Bend averages (long-term averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
Every date to Midland from your city
Live fares from your airport. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
Busy, quiet and what to watch for
Busiest
- November to AprilBusy season; camping and lodging often full on holiday weekends, Thanksgiving, Christmas and mid-January to mid-April.
- SpringHigh season for the greater area, with crowds and full parking lots at popular hikes.
Quietest
- SummerLow season, with easy parking and trails to yourself, but extreme heat.
- FallFewer crowds than spring.
Watch for
- May to AugustExtreme heat; the desert floor is usually well above 100F by late morning.
- SummerTemperatures can reach 110F along the Rio Grande and on the desert floor.
- July to SeptemberHeavy thunderstorms and some flash flooding.
- WinterCold snaps and freezing nights; temperatures swing from below freezing to above 80F.
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