Planning a trip to Albuquerque in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 23 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
39%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Albuquerque has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Albuquerque in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Albuquerque for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +66°F.
Is Albuquerque warm or cold in March?
Albuquerque is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +37°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Albuquerque:
Climate in Albuquerque in March
Albuquerque weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+63°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
-11°F
+10°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+82°F
+88°F
Rainfall
14 mm
23 mm
19 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
48%
39%
32%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
8
10
10
Cloudy days
11
10
11
Rainy days
6
9
8
Snowy days
3
1
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 23 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 48% to 39%.Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 10.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Albuquerque in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Albuquerque is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Albuquerque based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Albuquerque wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Albuquerque based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Albuquerque?
This is the weather in Albuquerque in March 2024:
1 March
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+58°F
2 March
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+51°F
3 March
🌧️
+53°F
4 March
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+60°F
5 March
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+65°F
6 March
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+68°F
7 March
☁️
+66°F
8 March
☁️
+70°F
9 March
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+69°F
10 March
☁️
+68°F
11 March
☁️
+67°F
12 March
☁️
+60°F
13 March
🌧️
+58°F
14 March
☀️
+63°F
15 March
☁️
+64°F
16 March
🌧️
+58°F
17 March
🌧️
+49°F
18 March
☁️
+46°F
19 March
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+49°F
20 March
☁️
+48°F
21 March
🌧️
+49°F
22 March
☁️
+66°F
23 March
🌧️
+60°F
24 March
🌨️
+54°F
25 March
☁️
+47°F
26 March
☁️
+51°F
27 March
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+50°F
28 March
☀️
+56°F
29 March
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+69°F
30 March
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+69°F
31 March
☀️
+65°F
In March 2024 Albuquerque had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 46%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Albuquerque climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Albuquerque in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+68°F) and the highest in 2012 (+74°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 194 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 493 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Albuquerque in March:
Is March a good time to visit Albuquerque?
March is a really good time to go to Albuquerque. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Albuquerque.
Can you sunbathe in Albuquerque in March?
March has mild temperatures in Albuquerque. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Albuquerque rainy in March?
Albuquerque is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Albuquerque in March?
The amount of sunny days in Albuquerque during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Albuquerque, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
