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New Mexico Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Mexico, the United States of America in April.

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Thinking about venturing to New Mexico, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in New Mexico in April

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In April, New Mexico experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Taos Ski Valley at 7°C (45°F) to warm in Carlsbad at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Carlsbad and -4°C (25°F) in Taos Ski Valley.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Mexico, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lordsburg with an average of 3.5 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Explore New Mexico by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Mexico — and find the best time to visit. (based on Taos)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New Mexico in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Mexico.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Mexico

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in New Mexico, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Mexico (April)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (April)

Taos

In April Taos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In April Raton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Clayton

In April Clayton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Albuquerque

In April Albuquerque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
304 hours
347 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Santa Fe

In April Santa Fe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
301 hours
340 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Mexico in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 16°C (61°F) -2°C (28°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Raton 17°C (63°F) 0°C (32°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Clayton 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Albuquerque 22°C (72°F) 5°C (41°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Santa Fe 17°C (63°F) 1°C (34°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Angel Fire 11°C (52°F) -4°C (25°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)

New Mexico weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Mexico, the United States of America in April?

In April, New Mexico, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Taos sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in New Mexico, the United States of America in April?

In Taos, the average daytime high in April is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does New Mexico, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Not particularly. Taos averages just 22 mm (0.9 in) of snow/rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

Is April a Good Time to Visit New Mexico, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Taos, April might be a good time to visit New Mexico, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit New Mexico, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Taos. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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