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Warm National Parks to Visit in Winter

Escape the cold. These parks have their mildest, most comfortable weather from December through February, when the rest of the country is frozen.

Death Valley

California & Nevada · Best Nov–Mar

Rated Prime in winter

Saguaro

Arizona · Best Nov–Apr

Rated Prime in winter

Big Bend

Texas · Best Oct–Apr

Rated Prime in winter

Biscayne

Florida · Best Dec–Apr

Rated Prime in winter

Everglades

Florida · Best Dec–Mar

Rated Prime in winter

Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands · Best Dec–May

Rated Prime in winter

Haleakalā

Hawaii · Best Jan–May, Sep–Nov

Rated Prime in winter

Joshua Tree

California · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

Rated Good in winter

Pinnacles

California · Best Feb–Apr

Rated Good in winter

When to go

ParkJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Death Valley
Saguaro
Big Bend
Biscayne
Everglades
Virgin Islands
Haleakalā
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
Joshua Tree
Pinnacles

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Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Ratings are editorial. Rules and road openings change each year, so confirm on the official NPS site before you go.