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New Mexico Weather in August

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

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Taos Raton Clayton Albuquerque

Planning a journey to New Mexico, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in New Mexico in August

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. New Mexico, the United States of America offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Taos Ski Valley at 18°C (64°F) to very hot in Carlsbad at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Carlsbad and 7°C (45°F) in Taos Ski Valley.

For a closer look at conditions across New Mexico, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Farmington with an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) to high rainfall in Ruidoso with 103 mm (4.1 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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in New Mexico, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Mexico (August)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (August)

Taos

In August Taos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In August Raton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Clayton

In August Clayton generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Albuquerque

In August Albuquerque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
335 hours
314 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Santa Fe

In August Santa Fe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
331 hours
302 hours
284 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 28°C (82°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Raton 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Clayton 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Albuquerque 32°C (90°F) 17°C (63°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Santa Fe 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Angel Fire 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

New Mexico weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in New Mexico, the United States of America brings perfect weather. In Taos, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in New Mexico, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Taos.

Does New Mexico, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in New Mexico, the United States of America during August, with Taos averaging close to 45 mm (1.8 in).

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to New Mexico, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Taos is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Taos. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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