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Albuquerque in February
Albuquerque warms up: highs climb to 55°F (13°C), from 49°F in January, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 78/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 55°F (13°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and September – November.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 35°F.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in January to 78/100.
- Our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route is planned for Mid-Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Albuquerque in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Church Street Cafe
New Mexican cooking in one of Old Town's oldest adobe houses, with a courtyard and a big fireplace.
Old Town Albuquerque
The original 1706 plaza, with adobe shops and a lit Christmas tree, lined with luminarias on Christmas Eve.
Why now February scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Albuquerque Museum
City museum at the edge of Old Town with Southwestern art and a history gallery covering four centuries.
River of Lights
Walk-through light show at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, with large lit sculptures of animals and plants.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 0.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Aerial tram climbing about 4 km to the 3,163 m crest of the Sandias, often snowy in winter, with views over the city.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in February
- Santa Fe in February~58 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Abiquiú in February~80 mi · highs 47°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Taos in February~110 mi · highs 43°F, 1.0 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in February~284 mi · highs 31°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 13°C (24°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover Nob Hill and Old Town Albuquerque.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,687 m to Albuquerque's ~1,510 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.
Albuquerque in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Albuquerque?
It's middling, scoring 78/100. The best months are March – May and September – November, at up to 99. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Albuquerque in February?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Albuquerque in February?
Not much: about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 10.2 in (258 mm).
What should I pack for Albuquerque in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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