Albuquerque, NM weather by month
West · Station: Albuquerque International Sunport, NM · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Albuquerque, NM is March–May, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Albuquerque is hottest in July (avg high 91°F) and coolest in December (avg high 47°F). The wettest month is July (1.6 in) and the driest is January (0.4 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 57.9°F with 8.9 in of precipitation a year and 7.9 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Albuquerque
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| February | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| March | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| April | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | 0 |
| June | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | 0 |
| July | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | 0 |
| August | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | 0 |
| September | 83 | 58 | 1.2 | 0 |
| October | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| November | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| December | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Albuquerque
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is March–May. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 91°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around December (highs near 47°F). Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Albuquerque compares
Albuquerque's 8.9 in of annual precipitation and 57.9°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
The most comfortable time to visit Albuquerque, NM is March–May, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Albuquerque is hottest in July (avg high 91°F) and coolest in December (avg high 47°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque's annual mean temperature is about 57.9°F. The warmest month is July (average high 91°F, low 67°F) and the coolest is December (average high 47°F, low 27°F).
How much rain does Albuquerque get?
Albuquerque receives about 8.9 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (1.6 in) and the driest is January (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Albuquerque?
Yes. Albuquerque averages about 7.9 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Albuquerque International Sunport, NM (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18