Albuquerque weather by month

Albuquerque runs from an average daily high of 47°F in December to 91°F in July, with overnight lows between 26°F (January) and 66°F (July).

July is the wettest month (1.6 inches) and January the driest (0.4 inches); about 9 inches fall in a normal year.

Average highs reach 90°F or more in Jun-Jul.

Average lows are at or below freezing in Jan-Feb and Dec.

Snow is a real part of the year here: about 8 inches in a normal winter, most in December.

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Albuquerque day trips are Apr-May.

Month by month in Albuquerque

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain (in)	Snow (in)	Day trips open
January	48°F	26°F	0.4	1.4	80 of 85
February	54°F	30°F	0.4	1.5	81 of 85
March	63°F	36°F	0.5	0.7	81 of 85
April best	70°F	43°F	0.5	0.3	78 of 85
May best	80°F	52°F	0.4	0.0	81 of 85
June	90°F	62°F	0.6	0.0	81 of 85
July	91°F	66°F	1.6	0.0	82 of 85
August	89°F	65°F	1.3	0.0	85 of 85
September	82°F	58°F	1.1	0.0	81 of 85
October	71°F	46°F	0.9	0.3	85 of 85
November	57°F	34°F	0.6	0.9	81 of 85
December	47°F	27°F	0.5	2.8	78 of 85

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Albuquerque Intl Airport, Nm (USW00023050). Climate normals 1991-2020: long-run averages, not a forecast. "Day trips open" counts the places within 3 hours that are open or in season on the 15th, from our own place data.

Questions about Albuquerque weather

What is the best time to visit Albuquerque?

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Albuquerque day trips are Apr-May.

What is the hottest and coldest month in Albuquerque?

July is the hottest (average high 91°F) and January the coolest (average low 26°F).

When does it rain the most in Albuquerque?

July is the wettest month (1.6 inches) and January the driest (0.4 inches).

Does it snow in Albuquerque?

Yes: about 8 inches in a normal year, most in December.

Where do these weather numbers come from?

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Albuquerque Intl Airport, Nm (USW00023050). They are 1991-2020 climate normals (long-run averages), not a forecast. For today's weather use the National Weather Service forecast.