Best time to visit Capitan, NM

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Capitan runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
23.9°F
Precip
0.65 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 0m

February Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
26.5°F
Precip
0.51 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

March Cool
High
61.9°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
0.61 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Cool
High
69.3°F
Low
35.7°F
Precip
0.36 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 12h 50m

May Good
High
77.3°F
Low
43.6°F
Precip
0.98 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 44m

June Good
High
86.6°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
1.69 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

July Good
High
84.9°F
Low
54.9°F
Precip
3.62 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 1m

August Good
High
82.7°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
2.70 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

September Good
High
78.2°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
2.33 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
70.4°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
1.13 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 9m

November Cool
High
59.8°F
Low
29.5°F
Precip
1.10 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 14m

December Cool
High
50.0°F
Low
24.0°F
Precip
0.88 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

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