Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Albuquerque in September
Albuquerque cools off: highs slip to 85°F (29°C), from 92°F in August, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (34 mm)
- Humidity
- 44%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 85°F (29°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (34 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Albuquerque's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in August to 88/100.
- Our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route is planned for Mid-Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Albuquerque in September
September 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.
Church Street Cafe
New Mexican cooking in one of Old Town's oldest adobe houses, with a courtyard and a big fireplace.
San Felipe de Neri Church
Adobe church from 1793 on the north side of the Old Town plaza, still an active parish.
River of Lights
Walk-through light show at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, with large lit sculptures of animals and plants.
Why now September scores 88/100 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 85°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in September
- Santa Fe in September~58 mi · highs 77°F, 1.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Abiquiú in September~80 mi · highs 80°F, 1.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Taos in September~110 mi · highs 76°F, 1.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in September~284 mi · highs 69°F, 1.8 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Albuquerque?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain.
How hot is Albuquerque in September?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in September?
Not much: about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.2 in (258 mm).
What should I pack for Albuquerque in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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