Guadalupe Mountainsfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It usually peaks Oct 25–Nov 7.
Right now in Guadalupe Mountains · September
- Rainy season · May–Sep
27days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 25–Nov 7
Next 7 days
Flood WatchFlood Watch issued September 28 at 12:11AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX- Windy · winds up to 45 mphTonight, Tuesday, Tuesday Night, Wednesday, Wednesday Night, Thursday, Thursday Night, Friday
- Rain likely · up to 82% chanceTuesday, Tuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 7:06 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Guadalupe Mountains National Park
First frost usually in ~5 weeks
Nov 5Average first fall frost
Apr 10Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Pine Springs station (6.9 mi away, 5,591 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Guadalupe Mountains National Park through the year
- Rainy seasonNowMay–Sep
- Hottest monthsJun–Aug
- Snow and freezing fogDec–Jan
Best spots around Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- McKittrick Canyon to Pratt Cabin2.3 miles; fall color from the cabin porch
- The Notch9 miles round trip up McKittrick Canyon
- Devil's Hall2.1 miles from Pine Springs
- Upper Dog CanyonOften turns a week or two before McKittrick Canyon
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains fall colors (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains basic information (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains trails (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Hike the Notch (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 25–Nov 7. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Guadalupe Mountains National Park right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 27 days (usually Oct 25–Nov 7).
How busy is it on fall weekends?
Very: much of the park can fill to capacity on fall color weekends, so the Park Service encourages weekday visits. McKittrick Canyon closes to access at 5 p.m. Mountain Time.Source: National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains fall colors ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I see the color from the car?
No: all the significant fall color displays require hiking in and out. There's also no gas for 35 miles in either direction from the visitor center.Sources: National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains fall colors ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains basic information ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
McKittrick Canyon to Pratt Cabin: 2.3 miles; fall color from the cabin porch; The Notch: 9 miles round trip up McKittrick Canyon; Devil's Hall: 2.1 miles from Pine Springs; Upper Dog Canyon: often turns a week or two before McKittrick Canyon.
What is Guadalupe Mountains National Park like through the year?
Rainy season (May–Sep), Hottest months (Jun–Aug) and Snow and freezing fog (Dec–Jan).