White Sands · NM · National Park

White Sands, NMWhite Sands is a national park in New Mexico. The best time to visit is generally March, April, September and October. It is a certified dark-sky park, prized for stargazing on clear nights.Best time to visit White SandsMarch, April, September and October tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 88°F and overnight lows near 64°F.Weather in White SandsTemperatures at White Sands vary greatly throughout the year. Summer time temperatures can be very hot. Winters are mild with cool evenings. Spring time is the windy season. Fall is very enjoyable with mild daytime and night time temperatures.White Sands weather by month

January: average high 55°F, average low 33°F

February: average high 59°F, average low 34°F

March: average high 67°F, average low 42°F

April: average high 78°F, average low 51°F

May: average high 88°F, average low 60°F

June: average high 95°F, average low 70°F

July: average high 96°F, average low 73°F

August: average high 93°F, average low 71°F

September: average high 88°F, average low 64°F

October: average high 78°F, average low 53°F

November: average high 64°F, average low 41°F

December: average high 57°F, average low 34°F

SkywatchingWhite Sands is a certified dark-sky park. Skies are typically clearest in April, May, September and October.See what's in the sky this seasonKnow before you go

Entrance fee: about $25 per vehicle.

7 campgrounds in and around the park.

Campgrounds in and around White Sands

Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Lower Fir Group Area (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Santa Rosa Island (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Shell Knob Rec Site Pavilion (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Upper Fir Group Area (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground — book on Recreation.gov

White Sands Campground — book on Recreation.gov

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