Hot Springs in July: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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July is peak season — expect the year's biggest crowds at Hot Springs National Park: crowds run 83% of the June peak (285,836 average visits). Weather: highs average 93°F and lows 72°F, with 4.5″ of precipitation and 14.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Bring for Hot Springs in July

Sun hat, SPF 50+ and 3L+ water capacitySee it on AmazonWhy: highs average 93°F.
Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.5″ of precipitation is normal this month.
Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kitSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.5″ of rain is normal this month.

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Stone entrance pillars in front of a row of four bathouses — Hot Springs National Park — photo: NPS photo (public-domain NPS media)

Crowds in July

Hot Springs averages 285,836 recreation visits in July — 83% of what June, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly — book early and start days at dawn.

Average visits (July)

285,836 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

11.6% of annual visitation

vs. peak (June)

83%

Weather & daylight

Days run warm (highs average 93°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 72°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.5″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 14.3 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US (0 mi from park coordinates, 626 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of July.

What to pack for Hot Springs in July

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Sun hat, SPF 50+ and 3L+ water capacity — highs average 93°F
Rain shell + pack cover — 4.5″ of precipitation is normal this month
Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 4.5″ of rain is normal this month

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If your dates are flexible, consider shifting: The computed best months for Hot Springs are January and September.

Common questions

Is Hot Springs crowded in July?

Yes — July runs 83% of Hot Springs's peak, averaging 285,836 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025).

What is the weather like in Hot Springs in July?

Average highs of 93°F, lows of 72°F, 4.5″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US station).

What should I pack for Hot Springs in July?

Sun hat, SPF 50+ and 3L+ water capacity; Rain shell + pack cover; Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.

See also: the best national parks to visit in July · Last verified 2026-09-24