Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 12°
nights -3 to -1°
- 2 rainy days · 11 mm
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar17°fair
- Apr21°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun32°fair
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug32°fair
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Albuquerque, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | -3° | 9 mm | 2 d | |
| February | 12° | -1° | 11 mm | 2 d | |
| March | 17° | 2° | 12 mm | 2 d | |
| April | 21° | 6° | 13 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 11° | 11 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| June | 32° | 17° | 15 mm | 2 d | |
| July | 33° | 19° | 42 mm | 6 d | |
| August | 32° | 18° | 33 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 28° | 15° | 29 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 8° | 22 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 1° | 15 mm | 2 d | |
| December | 9° | -3° | 14 mm | 3 d |
The four seasons in Albuquerque, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Albuquerque Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 27°
nights 2 to 11°
- 2 rainy days · 12 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 33°
nights 17 to 19°
- 5 rainy days · 30 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 28°
nights 1 to 15°
- 3 rainy days · 22 mm
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Albuquerque, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h30 of daylight, in December 9h48, a difference of 4h42.
10h02Jan
10h52Feb
11h52Mar
13h02Apr
13h59May
14h30Jun
14h17Jul
13h28Aug
12h21Sep
11h14Oct
10h16Nov
9h48Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Albuquerque Airport" (35.04°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Albuquerque, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°-3° at night
- 9 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°-1° at night
- 11 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair17°2° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended21°6° at night
- 13 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°11° at night
- 11 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair32°17° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°19° at night
- 42 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair32°18° at night
- 33 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended28°15° at night
- 29 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°8° at night
- 22 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°1° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°-3° at night
- 14 mm · 3 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (13 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C at night. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 42 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 33 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 29 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (22 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 9 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 3 days). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
April to May and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 21 to 28 °C, with 3 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Albuquerque Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Albuquerque?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 42 mm over 6 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Albuquerque Airport).
What is the hottest month in Albuquerque?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Albuquerque Airport).
What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Albuquerque Airport).
What is the driest month in Albuquerque?
January: 9 mm over 2 days of rain, against 42 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Albuquerque?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in May: 27 °C in the afternoon, 11 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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