The best time to visit Guadalupe Mountains is generally October and November. It is a national park in Texas. It is a certified dark-sky park, prized for stargazing on clear nights.
October and November tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 53°F and overnight lows near 38°F.
The Guadalupe Mountains are known for high winds year-round; gusts can reach 60MPH or higher. In winter the mountains experiences occasional, light snowfalls which seldom last more than a day. From May through October, temperatures vary with highs between 80F-100F+ with lows in the 40F-60F range. November to April is generally milder with highs in between 50F-70F with lows in the 30F-50F range. Elevations above 8,000’ will be about 10F cooler than headquarters, with corresponding wind-chill.
Guadalupe Mountains is a certified dark-sky park. Skies are typically clearest in April, May, June, September and October.
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