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The best time to visit Albuquerque

Month-by-month climate averages for Albuquerque, NM, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Albuquerque is usually March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Albuquerque is warmest in July (highs near 91°F) and coldest in January (lows around 25°F), with roughly 11 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Albuquerque forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Albuquerque weather by month

what to expect in Albuquerque through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Albuquerque's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Albuquerque by season.

Jan
44°
25°
Cool
Feb
52°
29°
Cool
Mar
60°
37°
Mild
Apr
70°
42°
Mild
May
80°
53°
Warm
Jun
90°
63°
Hot
Jul
91°
65°
Hot
Aug
90°
65°
Hot
Wettest
Sep
83°
57°
Warm
Oct
70°
44°
Mild
Nov
55°
34°
Cool
Dec
45°
26°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
The most comfortable time to visit Albuquerque is usually March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Albuquerque?
July is the warmest month in Albuquerque, averaging highs near 91°F.
What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?
January is the coldest month in Albuquerque, with lows around 25°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Albuquerque?
The wettest month in Albuquerque is usually August, out of roughly 11 inches of precipitation across the year.

Albuquerque month by month