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Albuquerque (NM) Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -6°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Albuquerque?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Albuquerque?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Albuquerque?
    July tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Albuquerque?
    March is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Albuquerque?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 359 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Albuquerque (NM)

    Fri   Nov 22
    17°C | -6°C
    N 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    17°C | 1°C
    SE 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    17°C | 2°C
    SE 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain