Dark-sky destination

Terlingua

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Best timeFeb–Mar & Nov–Dec

Set inTerlingua, Texas, United States

In season~75°F high

Climate41–100°F

Fares from$292

Nearest airportMAF

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Terlingua

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightMay · 73%

WarmestJun · 100°F

WettestAug

Best windowFeb–Mar & Nov–Dec

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

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). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A mercury ghost town on the edge of Big Bend, under some of the darkest skies in the lower 48.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Feb–Mar & Nov–Dec. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Greater Big Bend Dark Sky Reserve

Cave of the Crystals

Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Terlingua?

The best time to visit Terlingua is February–March & November–December, in Terlingua, Texas, United States.

Where is Terlingua?

Terlingua is in Terlingua, Texas, United States. The nearest major airport is MAF.

What is Terlingua known for?

A mercury ghost town on the edge of Big Bend, under some of the darkest skies in the lower 48.