Bandelier National Monument, NM

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Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico
Bandelier National Monument — Photo by SarahStierch, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
52°F
High: 52° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KLAM
Observed at: 6:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 41%
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night:Rain showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 60°F. Low rain risk (11%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 11/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 51°F. High rain probability (80%). Light wind (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 60°F. Low rain risk (11%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 14/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 51°F. High rain probability (80%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  91 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 60°F. Low rain risk (11%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 51°F. High rain probability (80%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

About Bandelier National Monument

This forecast point represents the main visitor approach and should be adjusted for elevation and exposure across the coverage area. Planning decisions include canyon heat, ladders, shuttle operations, lightning and burn-scar debris flow.

Planning an Outing at Bandelier National Monument

Check the exact road, trail, water, fire, park or operating notice before departure. Conditions near Frijoles Canyon may not represent the highest, most exposed or most remote part of the destination.

Weather Tips for Bandelier National Monument

  • Carry water, sun protection and layers for rapid temperature changes.
  • Leave ridges, open water, washes and exposed ground before lightning arrives.
  • Check wind, smoke, fire restrictions and access for the specific activity.
  • Expect limited cell service and longer response times away from developed areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for:

  • Frijoles Canyon
  • Tsankawi
  • White Rock
  • Los Alamos

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Choose a short mesa or visitor-area program instead of entering a drainage when runoff is possible; ranger programs may move or cancel for lightning.

7-Day Forecast for Bandelier National Monument

☀
52°F
High: 52° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KLAM
Observed at: 6:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 41%
Fri ⛅
60° 37°
11%
Sat ⛈
52° 31°
80%
Sun ☀
53° 32°
0%
Mon ☀
55° 33°
0%
Tue ⛈
56° 36°
57%
Wed ❄
50° 30°
43%
Thu 🌧
53° --°
23%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Fri 52° Sat 53° Sun 55° Mon 56° Tue 50° Wed 53° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

37° Fri 31° Sat 32° Sun 33° Mon 36° Tue 30° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 15 Sat 85 Sun 100 Mon 65 Tue 65 Wed 85 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:30 pm CST

Bandelier National Monument Weather by Season

Winter

Ice can persist on shaded roads and trails even when open slopes are dry. Seasonal judgment must account for canyon heat, ladders, shuttle operations, lightning and burn-scar debris flow.

Spring

Snowmelt and frontal wind change stream flow, rockfall and campground access. Seasonal judgment must account for canyon heat, ladders, shuttle operations, lightning and burn-scar debris flow.

Summer

Canyon runoff can rise quickly after an upstream monsoon storm; leave before water arrives. Seasonal judgment must account for canyon heat, ladders, shuttle operations, lightning and burn-scar debris flow.

Fall

Cooler fishing and hiking weather returns, followed by early ice on shaded bends. Seasonal judgment must account for canyon heat, ladders, shuttle operations, lightning and burn-scar debris flow.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Approximate annual average temperature: roughly 48–58°F, strongly modified by elevation.
  • Annual snowfall: usually light and intermittent, though nearby high terrain receives much more.
  • Warmest period: June through August, with lower desert areas hottest before monsoon moisture peaks.
  • Summer monsoon: July into September is the principal thunderstorm period.
  • Best outdoor window: Varies by elevation; spring and fall favor lower terrain while summer favors early high-country starts.