Please excuse our mess. We are working hard to make future improvements to the Kartchner Caverns campground. Several areas are under construction and there may be construction noises as early as 7:00 a.m.
Please see our Cave Tours page for information on how to prepare for your visit.
Annual Weather
Weather at Kartchner Caverns State Park is usually pleasantly temperate. The rare snow may occur from November to March, Monsoon storms may occur from July to September and January to April may be windy. Inside the cave, it averages around 70 degrees F. but the humidity averages around 99 percent so it will feel much warmer. You will not need a coat or jacket inside while on tour but it may be appropriate to take them for the tram ride from October through April, depending on the weather conditions outside the cave. Below is a listing of average daily temperatures and monthly precipitation:
Month | High | Low | Precipitation |
---|---|---|---|
January | 63° F | 29° F | 1.05" |
February | 67° | 32° | 0.58" |
March | 71° | 36° | 0.53" |
April | 79° | 41° | 0.26" |
May | 87° | 49° | 0.24" |
June | 96° | 58° | 0.51" |
July | 95° | 65° | 3.49" |
August | 93° | 64° | 3.16" |
September | 90° | 57° | 1.73" |
October | 81° | 46° | 1.34" |
November | 71° | 33° | 0.50" |
December | 63° | 28° | 0.82" |