Albuquerque (NM) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (93°F) in June. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in June to -6°C (21°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Albuquerque has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Albuquerque can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 47 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5.7 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year