Carlsbad Caverns National Park weather in January
January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Carlsbad Caverns National Park · #177 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Carlsbad Caverns National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 58°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 42% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.8 cm / 1.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
- January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Carlsbad Caverns National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January?
- In January, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages a daily high of 14.2°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 11 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January?
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.
- Does it snow in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January?
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park sees roughly 3.8 cm of snowfall in January.