Albuquerque weather in January (New Mexico, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Albuquerque during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Albuquerque generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C.

Albuquerque in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 6.3 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Albuquerque. March, April, May, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Albuquerque climate page with graphs.

 

Albuquerque, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 6.3 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56%  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 75%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Albuquerque in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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