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Albuquerque in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Albuquerque in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Albuquerque, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Albuquerque in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Albuquerque in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 33 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
44%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Albuquerque has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Albuquerque in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Albuquerque for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +57°F.

Is Albuquerque warm or cold in October?

Albuquerque is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Albuquerque:

Climate in Albuquerque in October

Albuquerque weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+72°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+19°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+88°F+79°F
Rainfall
38 mm33 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
44%44%47%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
111514
Cloudy days
6810
Rainy days
1186
Snowy days
001

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 33 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 44%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 11 to 15.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Albuquerque in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 8 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 decreasing during October, going from 8 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last October in Albuquerque?

This is the weather in Albuquerque in October 2024:
1 October
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+83°F
2 October
☁️
+81°F
3 October
☀️
+73°F
4 October
☀️
+75°F
5 October
☀️
+77°F
6 October
☀️
+80°F
7 October
☀️
+77°F
8 October
☀️
+79°F
9 October
☁️
+79°F
10 October
☁️
+78°F
11 October
☀️
+84°F
12 October
☀️
+82°F
13 October
☀️
+67°F
14 October
☀️
+71°F
15 October
☀️
+77°F
16 October
☀️
+76°F
17 October
☀️
+81°F
18 October
☀️
+84°F
19 October
☀️
+81°F
20 October
☀️
+82°F
21 October
☀️
+82°F
22 October
☀️
+81°F
23 October
☀️
+80°F
24 October
☁️
+76°F
25 October
☁️
+68°F
26 October
☀️
+72°F
27 October
☀️
+72°F
28 October
🌫️
+72°F
29 October
☁️
+70°F
30 October
☁️
+48°F
31 October
☀️
+57°F
In October 2024 Albuquerque had 22 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 38%, with a maximum of 81% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Albuquerque climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Albuquerque in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Albuquerque?

October 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 October?

October 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 October?

Albuquerque is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Albuquerque in October?

The amount of sunny days in Albuquerque during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Albuquerque

Source of the data

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.