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Hot Springs in July

July is a busy time to visit Hot Springs — quieter than June, about as busy as August.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

8/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 78% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical July visits vs. the year

July (typical)274,145
Peak — June351,023
Quietest — October122,749

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

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

July weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
4.3"
Sunrise
5:11 AM
Sunset
7:25 PM
Daylight
14.2h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, HOT SPRINGS 2.3 S, AR US

This week

7-day forecast for Hot Springs

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Clear93°F76°F2%
Sat 11Overcast95°F75°F11%
Sun 12Rain showers96°F68°F56%
Mon 13Overcast93°F70°F47%
Tue 14Thunderstorm w/ hail89°F70°F42%
Wed 15Drizzle88°F68°F19%
Thu 16Overcast93°F69°F11%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

What's open

Hot Springs in July: access

Arlington Lawn, Grand Promenade, sidewalks on Bathhouse Row, Reserve Street, and Fountain Street, except for walk through traffic, are open from to 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily. Roads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

No current alerts or closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Hot Springs crowds across the year

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FAQ

Hot Springs in July

How busy is Hot Springs in July?

July rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Hot Springs National Park — about 78% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 274,145.

What is the weather like at Hot Springs in July?

In July, Hot Springs averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.