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Carlsbad (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Carlsbad can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to mild. Carlsbad has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. 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 hot to moderate in Carlsbad. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Carlsbad has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 375 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives moderate rainfall, averaging 96 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 7.7 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Carlsbad Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Carlsbad (NM)

Tue   Jan 14
12°C | -4°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
11°C | -3°C
NW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
15°C | -2°C
SE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Carlsbad in the United States of America

During the months of March and November 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:
  • Does Carlsbad have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carlsbad?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carlsbad?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carlsbad?
    September tops the wettest month list with 96 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carlsbad?
    February is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.