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New Mexico Weather in March

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

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Taos Raton Clayton Albuquerque

Planning a journey to New Mexico, the United States of America this March 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 March

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In March, 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

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Taos Ski Valley at 4°C (39°F) to warm in Carlsbad at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Carlsbad and -7°C (19°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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Las Cruces with an average of 2.3 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 70 mm (2.8 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 March

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

Temperature range in New Mexico (March)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (March)

Taos

In March Taos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In March Raton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Clayton

In March Clayton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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Albuquerque

In March Albuquerque generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
270 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Albuquerque →

Santa Fe

In March Santa Fe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
268 hours
301 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 13°C (55°F) -5°C (23°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Raton 14°C (57°F) -4°C (25°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Clayton 16°C (61°F) -1°C (30°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Albuquerque 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Santa Fe 13°C (55°F) -2°C (28°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Angel Fire 8°C (46°F) -7°C (19°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

New Mexico weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, New Mexico, the United States of America generally has good weather conditions. Taos sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

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

In Taos, the average daytime high in March is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

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

Not particularly. Taos averages just 20 mm (0.8 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Taos, March 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 excellent weather in Taos. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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