Is Big Bend good in winter?

Is Big Bend good in winter?

Winters in Big Bend are generally mild, with the occasional short cold snap. Usually, the skies are clear, and day time highs can run into the 70’s or higher. Under clear skies, however, it gets colder at night, often near freezing. Counterintuitively, it is colder along the Rio Grande at night than in the mountains.

Does Big Bend have snow?

A wintertime snowfall in the Big bend is a rare thing; a gift, as it were. While not totally unusual, snowfalls occur at most once or twice in an average winter, usually at elevations from 3,500′ and up.

How much does it snow in Big Bend?

Climate Averages

	Big Bend, California	United States
Snowfall	12.1 in.	27.8 in.
Precipitation	86.8 days	106.2 days
Sunny	249 days	205 days
Avg. July High	89.7°	85.8°

What is Big Bend like in December?

December temperatures in the park average between 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit at night.

Does Big Bend get cold at night?

Average Temperatures and Precipitation At the higher mountain elevations temperatures average 5–10 degrees cooler during the day and 0-5 degrees cooler at night.

How hot does it get in Big Bend?

Q: How hot and cold does it get in Big Bend? A: It can get as hot as 115-120 degrees F along the river during late May and June.

Can you camp anywhere in Big Bend?

Plan Ahead and be Prepared For those who wish to get away from it all, Big Bend offers 64 primitive campsites along backcountry roads. These sites are located in the most remote desert areas of the park. A backcountry use permit is required to camp at any of these sites.

What is the best month to visit Big Bend National Park?

spring
Fall and spring are the best times to visit Big Bend National Park. Temperatures are mild during the day and cool at night. March is one of the busiest months in the park, because of the great weather conditions and the influx of spring break travelers.