Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Abiquiú in April
Abiquiú warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 56°F in March, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 94/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 46%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 35°F (2°C), about 17°C (30°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April is one of Abiquiú's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in March to 94/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 35°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Abiquiú in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Plaza Blanca
White sandstone spires and hoodoos reached by a short walk.
Why now April scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Chimney Rock Trail
3-mile round trip up a mesa to views over Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú Lake.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort
Historic hot springs resort with soaking pools of different minerals.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Echo Amphitheater
Natural sandstone amphitheater with a short trail and a strong echo.
Café Abiquiú
Restaurant at the Abiquiu Inn with New Mexican dishes and river views.
Nearby in April
- Santa Fe in April~42 mi · highs 65°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taos in April~44 mi · highs 62°F, 1.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in April~80 mi · highs 74°F, 0.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in April~208 mi · highs 48°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,346 m to Abiquiú's ~1,849 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Abiquiú in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Abiquiú?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
How hot is Abiquiú in April?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Abiquiú in April?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.2 in (386 mm).
What should I pack for Abiquiú in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 35°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Northern New Mexico High Desert Mar – May
Planning Abiquiú in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.