Carlsbad Caverns National Park weather in August
August in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Carlsbad Caverns National Park · #462 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Carlsbad Caverns National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 45% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
- August in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Carlsbad Caverns National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in August?
- In August, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages a daily high of 33°C and a low of 21.3°C, with about 64.9 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in August?
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.