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New Mexico Weather in July

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

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Taos Raton Clayton Albuquerque

Are you planning a trip a to New Mexico, the United States of America in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in New Mexico in July

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in New Mexico in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Taos Ski Valley at 19°C (66°F) to very hot in Carlsbad at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Carlsbad and 7°C (45°F) in Taos Ski Valley. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in New Mexico, the United States of America. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Farmington with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in Ruidoso with 132 mm (5.2 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Taos.

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 July

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

Temperature range in New Mexico (July)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (July)

Taos

In July Taos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In July Raton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Raton →

Clayton

In July Clayton 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Albuquerque

In July Albuquerque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
359 hours
335 hours
314 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Santa Fe

In July Santa Fe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
356 hours
331 hours
302 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New Mexico, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 29°C (84°F) 11°C (52°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Raton 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Clayton 32°C (90°F) 17°C (63°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Albuquerque 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Santa Fe 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Angel Fire 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

New Mexico weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Taos average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

Taos averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Not particularly. Taos averages just 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

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

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit New Mexico, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Taos. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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 weather in December tends to be poor.

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