Big Bend National Park weather in August

August in Big Bend National Park: hot, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Big Bend National Park · #449 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Big Bend National Park climate normals — August

Daytime high33°C / 91°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall29 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity43%🍃 comfortable
Dew point11°C / 51°F
Sunshine11.8 h/day
Daylight13.2 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Big Bend National Park in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Big Bend National Park?
August in Big Bend National Park: hot, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Big Bend National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park in August?
In August, Big Bend National Park averages a daily high of 32.8°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 29.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Big Bend National Park in August?
Big Bend National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in August.

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