Early spring · Weather & things to do
Albuquerque in March
Albuquerque sees its driest month, with just 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain, highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows of 35°F (2°C).
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 96/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (11 mm)
- Humidity
- 41%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 65°F (18°C), good for long walks.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (30°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (11 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around March
March is one of Albuquerque's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in February to 96/100.
- Our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route is planned for Mid-Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 35°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Albuquerque in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Museum run by New Mexico's 19 Pueblos, with weekend dances and a café serving Pueblo dishes.
San Felipe de Neri Church
Adobe church from 1793 on the north side of the Old Town plaza, still an active parish.
Frontier Restaurant
Busy diner across from the university since 1971, known for breakfast burritos and sweet rolls.
River of Lights
Walk-through light show at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, with large lit sculptures of animals and plants.
Why now March scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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 Highs near 65°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Santa Fe in March~58 mi · highs 56°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Abiquiú in March~80 mi · highs 56°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Taos in March~110 mi · highs 53°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Aspen in March~284 mi · highs 38°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 15°C (26°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Albuquerque?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain.
How hot is Albuquerque in March?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in March?
Not much: about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.2 in (258 mm).
What should I pack for Albuquerque in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 35°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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