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Big Bend in July

July is one of the best times to visit Big Bend — quieter than June, about as busy as August.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

2/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 19% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

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

Visitation

Typical July visits vs. the year

July (typical)18,262
Peak — March96,795
Quietest — August16,110

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

July weather

Avg high
92°F
Avg low
70°F
Precipitation
2.3"
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Daylight
13.8h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PANTHER JUNCTION, TX US

This week

7-day forecast for Big Bend

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Clear89°F69°F2%
Sat 11Overcast86°F69°F13%
Sun 12Rain showers84°F69°F74%
Mon 13Rain showers84°F71°F74%
Tue 14Rain showers78°F67°F74%
Wed 15Light drizzle78°F65°F44%
Thu 16Overcast81°F69°F17%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

What's open

Big Bend in July: access

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.

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

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

Context

Big Bend crowds across the year

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FAQ

Big Bend in July

How busy is Big Bend in July?

July rates 2/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Big Bend National Park — about 19% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 18,262.

What is the weather like at Big Bend in July?

In July, Big Bend averages a high of 92°F and a low of 70°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.