Current Weather and Forecast in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Albuquerque
Albuquerque has a cold desert climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 27°. October brings the most rain, on about 4 days, while June is the sunniest, with 13.2 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 48 days.
Albuquerque climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When is the dry season in Albuquerque?
6 months average under 20 mm of rain, with April the driest at 14 mm (0.6 in).
When is Albuquerque at its hottest?
July, averaging 93°F (34°C) by day and 69°F (21°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 104°F (40°C).
Is Albuquerque a wet city?
9.3 inches (237 mm) a year across 48 wet days - less than 95% of the cities we cover.
When is Albuquerque at its coldest?
January, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 27°F (-3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 1°F (-17°C).
What is the best month to go to Albuquerque?
March to May and October is the sweet spot for Albuquerque - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 71°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 4 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What is the rainiest month in Albuquerque?
October, at 1.1 inches (28 mm) over about 4 days. April is the driest month, at 14 mm (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Albuquerque?
Yes - about 9 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through March.