Our verdict
The best time to visit Albuquerque is May
In summer, the temperature in Albuquerque can rise as high as 33℃ (92℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as -6℃ (21℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Albuquerque during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in March instead.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Albuquerque, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Albuquerque seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Albuquerque as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Albuquerque is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Albuquerque
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Albuquerque for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Albuquerque climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Albuquerque for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Albuquerque in January
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Albuquerque in February
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Albuquerque in March
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Albuquerque in April
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 29%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Albuquerque in May
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 28%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Albuquerque in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 27%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Albuquerque in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Albuquerque in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Albuquerque in September
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Albuquerque in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Albuquerque in November
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Albuquerque in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Albuquerque in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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