Construction along Interstate 10 is impacting travel time to the park. See the project link here.
The park will be operating with limited services during our annual shutdown week from September 14–18. While our campground and hiking trails will remain open to visitors, the Discovery Center and cave tours will be unavailable.
The cafe and the gift shop will be closed until further notice.
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" |
