Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Abiquiú in September
Abiquiú cools off: highs slip to 80°F (26°C), from 86°F in August, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 97/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 80°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (45 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (29°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's September.
Plan around September
September is one of Abiquiú's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 67°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in August to 97/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Abiquiú in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Echo Amphitheater
Natural sandstone amphitheater with a short trail and a strong echo.
Why now September scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Plaza Blanca
White sandstone spires and hoodoos reached by a short walk.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 1.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Café Abiquiú
Restaurant at the Abiquiu Inn with New Mexican dishes and river views.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Chimney Rock Trail
3-mile round trip up a mesa to views over Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú Lake.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort
Historic hot springs resort with soaking pools of different minerals.
Nearby in September
- Santa Fe in September~42 mi · highs 77°F, 1.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Taos in September~44 mi · highs 76°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in September~80 mi · highs 85°F, 1.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in September~208 mi · highs 69°F, 1.8 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Abiquiú?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 80°F (26°C) and 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so September is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Abiquiú in September?
Average highs are 80°F (26°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Abiquiú in September?
Not much: about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.2 in (386 mm).
What should I pack for Abiquiú in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Abiquiú in September?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.