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For the most comfortable weather in Albuquerque, aim for March – May and September – November. October tops our comfort score at 99/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June & July, mainly because of heat.
These averages also cover Nob Hill and Old Town Albuquerque.
Highs run from 48°F to 96°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 10.2 in (258 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 49°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 65°F18°C | 74°F23°C | 83°F29°C | 96°F35°C | 94°F35°C | 92°F33°C | 85°F29°C | 73°F23°C | 60°F15°C | 48°F9°C |
| Avg low | 26°F-4°C | 28°F-2°C | 35°F2°C | 42°F5°C | 51°F11°C | 63°F17°C | 68°F20°C | 65°F19°C | 57°F14°C | 44°F7°C | 33°F1°C | 26°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 0.6 in14 mm | 0.5 in12 mm | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.6 in14 mm | 0.5 in13 mm | 0.5 in12 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 1.7 in43 mm | 1.3 in34 mm | 0.9 in22 mm | 0.6 in15 mm | 0.7 in17 mm |
| Humidity | 55% | 49% | 41% | 34% | 30% | 26% | 40% | 44% | 44% | 44% | 48% | 55% |
| Cloud | 44% | 48% | 43% | 43% | 39% | 34% | 52% | 47% | 36% | 32% | 36% | 46% |
| Comfort | 69 | 78 | 96 | 96 | 91 | 65 | 61 | 69 | 88 | 99 | 90 | 68 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,687 m (5,535 ft) to Albuquerque's ~1,510 m (4,954 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 48–55°F (9–13°C) and lows down to 26°F (-4°C). About 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 17% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 72/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 65°F highs in March to 83°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain, 15% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: March – May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 94/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 92–96°F (33–35°C). It's the wettest season, with about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 63°F (17°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June & July), averaging 65/100.
Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 60°F by November. About 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: September – November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 92/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: February – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Albuquerque, aim for March – May and September – November. October tops our comfort score at 99/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June & July, mainly because of heat.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. March is the driest, with about 0.4 in (11 mm). The yearly total is around 10.2 in (258 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C) and highs of 49°F (9°C). The warmest is June, with average highs of 96°F (35°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 37%, and highs peak around 96°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 26°F (-4°C) in January.
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