National Park · TX
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend is quietest in July and August and busiest in March.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Big Bend
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Clear | 89°F | 69°F | 1% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 86°F | 69°F | 11% |
| Sun 12 | Rain showers | 84°F | 69°F | 74% |
| Mon 13 | Rain showers | 84°F | 71°F | 74% |
| Tue 14 | Rain showers | 78°F | 67°F | 74% |
| Wed 15 | Light drizzle | 78°F | 65°F | 44% |
| Thu 16 | Overcast | 81°F | 69°F | 17% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F | 37°F | 0.5" |
| February | 66°F | 41°F | 0.4" |
| March | 74°F | 47°F | 0.4" |
| April | 82°F | 54°F | 0.5" |
| May | 89°F | 62°F | 1.3" |
| June | 94°F | 68°F | 1.7" |
| July | 92°F | 70°F | 2.3" |
| August | 91°F | 69°F | 1.9" |
| September | 86°F | 63°F | 1.7" |
| October | 80°F | 55°F | 1.2" |
| November | 69°F | 45°F | 0.7" |
| December | 62°F | 38°F | 0.5" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PANTHER JUNCTION, TX US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $30 — Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days.
- Hours
- Big Bend National Park is always open. You can enter and exit at any time of the day or night. Park entrances are open 24 hours daily, all year.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Bringing a Pet to Big Bend?
Bringing your pet to Big Bend National Park will limit some of your park explorations and opportunities. Pets are not allowed on park trails, in the backcountry, or on the river. Pets are allowed only where vehicles can go. Pets may not be left unattended
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Big Bend is a NO DRONE Zone
The use of drones is prohibited in Big Bend National Park. Thank you for preserving the peace and tranquility of Big Bend.
- Information
Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is open Friday-Monday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Until further notice, the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry will be open Friday through Monday, 9:00 am through 4:00 pm. It will not change to winter hours at this time.
Source: NPS Data API