Average Monthly Sunshine in Albuquerque (NM)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Albuquerque receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Albuquerque experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, sees up to 359 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 223 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 999 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 12.0 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 7.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Albuquerque’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Albuquerque enjoys an average of 999 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Albuquerque’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Albuquerque Precipitation page.