Albuquerque (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Albuquerque can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Albuquerque. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Albuquerque has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 221 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Albuquerque can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 47 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.7 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Albuquerque Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Albuquerque experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 12.0 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.4 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Albuquerque.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 56%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 30%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Albuquerque in the United States of America
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
June has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 359 hours of sunshine.
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