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Best time to go to Albuquerque

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Albuquerque.
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When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?

In general the best time to visit Albuquerque is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +91°F in July and it has 4 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Albuquerque in different months

This is the average weather in Albuquerque for each month based on historic data:

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during June.

In July, August the weather is average. Expect around 32 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 62 mm in July.

Climate in Albuquerque

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Albuquerque for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+68°F+75°F+82°F+88°F+97°F+106°F+104°F+100°F+97°F+88°F+79°F+66°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+48°F+55°F+63°F+72°F+81°F+90°F+91°F+88°F+82°F+72°F+57°F+48°F
Minimum Temperature
0°F-11°F+10°F+21°F+34°F+45°F+55°F+52°F+37°F+19°F+16°F-8°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
544839323130414744444754
Rain, mm
131423192225625938332016
Snow, mm
872100000139
Average wind speed, m/s
223333222222
Sunny Days
128101011114411151412
Cloud Days
1211101110966681012
Rainy Days
4698108161611864
Snowy Days
431000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Albuquerque during the whole year:
The hottest month in Albuquerque is July with average maximum temperature going up to +91°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +28°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Albuquerque looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Albuquerque is December with average humidity going up to 54%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 30%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Albuquerque during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 33 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 16 rainy days and 62 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Albuquerque during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 3 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Albuquerque:

What is the hottest month in Albuquerque?

The hottest month in Albuquerque is July with average maximum temperature of +91°F.

What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?

The coldest month in Albuquerque is January with minimum temperatures of +28°F.

Is Albuquerque worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Albuquerque in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +91°F and 4 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Albuquerque?

if you're looking to visit Albuquerque when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 13 mm of rain.

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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.