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Bandelier National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateNM
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Bandelier National Monument

About Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.

Things to do

Historic & cultural siteCampingHikingPicnickingWildlife viewing

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 40–68°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 67%3.8 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Bandelier National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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