Weather in March in New Mexico
Thinking about venturing to New Mexico this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in New Mexico in March?
New Mexico 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 to warm in Carlsbad at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Carlsbad and -7°C in Taos Ski Valley.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Las Cruces with an average of 2.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 70 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Mexico in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Mexico climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in New Mexico?
Raton
In March Raton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Clayton
In March Clayton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Albuquerque
In March Albuquerque generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Santa Fe
In March Santa Fe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Angel Fire
In March Angel Fire generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Mexico, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit New Mexico?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Raton, March might be a good time to visit New Mexico. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit New Mexico is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Raton. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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