White Sands National Park weather in August
August in White Sands National Park: hot, a little rain — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #459 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
White Sands 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 | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 46% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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White Sands National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
- August in White Sands National Park: hot, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for White Sands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in White Sands National Park in August?
- In August, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 32.9°C and a low of 21°C, with about 39.9 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in August?
- White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.