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New Mexico Weather in January

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

Thinking about venturing to New Mexico, the United States of America this January 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 January

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In January, New Mexico experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Taos Ski Valley at -1°C (30°F) to mild in Lordsburg at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Lordsburg and -11°C (12°F) in Taos Ski Valley. In many regions in the United States of America, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To explore the conditions in New Mexico, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Socorro with an average of 6 mm (0.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 59 mm (2.3 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)

Best Places to Visit in New Mexico in January

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

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

Temperature range in New Mexico (January)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (January)

Taos

In January Taos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Raton

In January Raton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Clayton

In January Clayton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Albuquerque

In January Albuquerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
234 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions

Santa Fe

In January Santa Fe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
228 hours
221 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New Mexico, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 5°C (41°F) -12°C (10°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Raton 8°C (46°F) -8°C (18°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Clayton 10°C (50°F) -6°C (21°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Albuquerque 10°C (50°F) -6°C (21°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Santa Fe 6°C (43°F) -8°C (18°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Angel Fire 3°C (37°F) -13°C (9°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

New Mexico weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, New Mexico, the United States of America generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Taos sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -12°C (10°F).

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

In Taos, the average daytime high in January is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -12°C (10°F).

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

Not particularly. Taos averages just 17 mm (0.7 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Taos, January may not be the ideal time to visit New Mexico, the United States of America.

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. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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