The best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns is generally April, May, June, July, August, September and October. It is a national park in New Mexico. It is a certified dark-sky park, prized for stargazing on clear nights.
April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 89°F and overnight lows near 68°F.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert in southeast New Mexico. Summers are hot with temperatures between 90°F (32°C) and low 100s °F (38°C). Windy conditions and mild temperatures are common in early spring (March-May) with frequent rain in early fall (August-September). This part of the country also sees cold temperatures in the winter with occasional snow and icy conditions. Most days, the park is enveloped by a gorgeous blue sky with very few clouds, 278 sunny days a year!
Carlsbad Caverns is a certified dark-sky park. Skies are typically clearest in April, May, June, July, September and October.
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