New Mexico weather in May
Considering a trip to New Mexico this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New Mexico in May?
New Mexico is a region in the United States of America. New Mexico offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Taos Ski Valley at 11°C to very warm in Carlsbad at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Carlsbad and -0°C in Taos Ski Valley.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lordsburg with an average of 3.6 mm to moderate rainfall in Clovis with 58 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Mexico in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Mexico climate page.
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Popular destinations in New Mexico
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in New Mexico?
Average weather in Raton
In May Raton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Clayton
In May Clayton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Albuquerque
In May Albuquerque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santa Fe
In May Santa Fe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Angel Fire
In May Angel Fire generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 May the best time to visit New Mexico?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit New Mexico with overall perfect weather in Raton. 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. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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