Climate of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Point-value climate at Albuquerque (New Mexico, United States of America). Population approximately 898,642.
Located in New Mexico, United States of America, Albuquerque has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 898,642. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.2°C / 36°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (February) to 45 mm / 1.8 in (August) — about 242 mm / 9.5 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Albuquerque's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, September, October.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2°C36°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | 5.2°C41.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | 8.8°C47.8°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| April | 12.8°C55°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| May | 17.9°C64.2°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.4°C75.9°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| September | 20.4°C68.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 14°C57.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 7.2°C45°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | 2.6°C36.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, September, October. Albuquerque's warmest month is July at an average of 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Albuquerque?
Albuquerque, in New Mexico, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.2°C / 36°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 242 mm / 9.5 in, with the wettest month being August (45 mm / 1.8 in) and the driest February (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Albuquerque in July?
The average temperature in Albuquerque in July is 25.7°C / 78.3°F, with rainfall of about 35 mm / 1.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Albuquerque?
The driest month in Albuquerque is February, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 5.2°C / 41.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Albuquerque?
The wettest month in Albuquerque is August, with approximately 45 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall.