Best Time to Visit Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Albuquerque is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Albuquerque for sunny, dry weather is May–July and September–October — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June and November–April; the wetter half falls in May and July–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.2°C / 36°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (February) to 45 mm / 1.8 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Albuquerque's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September | 20.4°C68.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 14°C57.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
The best time to visit Albuquerque for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and the driest is February with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Albuquerque's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Albuquerque?
The rainy season at Albuquerque, New Mexico runs through May and July–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 15 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is August (45 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the driest month in Albuquerque?
The driest month in Albuquerque is February, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 5.2°C / 41.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Albuquerque?
The least comfortable months for travel to Albuquerque — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 45 mm / 1.8 in in August, and the coldest month averages 2.2°C / 36°F.
Is Albuquerque climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Albuquerque figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Albuquerque specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.