When to visit Hot Springs without the crowds
Hot Springs (Arkansas, United States) is calmest in January, February, September, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June and July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Nov–Feb
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Bathhouse Row is best in winter, when the hot water meets cold air.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (67 °F) | World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade (March) |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 22 °C (72 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 32 °C (89 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 33 °C (92 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (90 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (86 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (76 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (64 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (56 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Hot Springs National Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Hot Springs without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, September, October, November and December (crowds 2/5). In October the average high is 25 °C (76 °F). All the calm months: January, February, September, October, November and December.
When is Hot Springs most crowded?
The busiest season is June and July. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Hot Springs?
Average highs range from 11 °C (52 °F) in January to 33 °C (92 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Hot Springs?
The main ones: World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade (March) (March).