New Mexico Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

New Mexico is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in New Mexico over the year. What is the best time to visit New Mexico?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in New Mexico over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in New Mexico ranges from less favorable in Taos to mixed in Raton. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Taos Ski Valley with -1°C (30°F) to moderate in Lordsburg with 15°C (59°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In February the weather in New Mexico is generally mixed. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Taos Ski Valley with 0°C (32°F) to pleasant in Lordsburg with 18°C (64°F).

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In March the weather in New Mexico ranges from good in Taos to very good in Raton. The temperatures range from low in Taos Ski Valley with 4°C (39°F) to high in Carlsbad with 23°C (73°F).

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In April the weather in New Mexico ranges from very good in Taos to excellent in Clayton. The temperatures range from low in Taos Ski Valley with 7°C (45°F) to high in Carlsbad with 27°C (81°F).

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In May the weather in New Mexico is generally excellent. The temperatures range from low in Taos Ski Valley with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Carlsbad with 31°C (88°F).

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In June the weather in New Mexico ranges from very good in Clayton to excellent in Taos. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Taos Ski Valley with 18°C (64°F) to extremely high in Carlsbad with 37°C (99°F).

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In July the weather in New Mexico ranges from very good in Clayton to excellent in Taos. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Taos Ski Valley with 19°C (66°F) to extremely high in Carlsbad with 35°C (95°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in New Mexico. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In August the weather in New Mexico ranges from very good in Clayton to excellent in Taos. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Taos Ski Valley with 18°C (64°F) to extremely high in Carlsbad with 35°C (95°F).

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In September the weather in New Mexico is generally excellent. The temperatures range from moderate in Taos Ski Valley with 15°C (59°F) to very high in Lordsburg with 31°C (88°F).

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In October the weather in New Mexico ranges from very good in Taos to excellent in Clayton. The temperatures range from low in Taos Ski Valley with 9°C (48°F) to high in Lordsburg with 27°C (81°F).

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In November the weather in New Mexico ranges from good in Taos to very good in Clayton. The temperatures range from low in Taos Ski Valley with 4°C (39°F) to pleasant in Lordsburg with 20°C (68°F).

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In December the weather in New Mexico ranges from less favorable in Taos to mixed in Raton. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Taos Ski Valley with -1°C (30°F) to moderate in Carlsbad with 14°C (57°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in New Mexico. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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