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New Mexico Weather in May

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

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

What to Expect in New Mexico in May

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Taos Ski Valley at 11°C (52°F) to very warm in Carlsbad at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Carlsbad and 0°C (32°F) in Taos Ski Valley.

For specific regional insights in New Mexico, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lordsburg with an average of 3.6 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Clovis with 58 mm (2.3 in).

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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 May

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

Temperature range in New Mexico (May)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (May)

Taos

In May Taos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Raton

In May Raton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Clayton

In May Clayton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Albuquerque

In May Albuquerque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
304 hours
347 hours
359 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Santa Fe

In May Santa Fe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
340 hours
356 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 21°C (70°F) 2°C (36°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Raton 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Clayton 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Albuquerque 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Santa Fe 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Angel Fire 16°C (61°F) 0°C (32°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

New Mexico weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Taos average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in New Mexico, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Taos.

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

Not particularly. Taos averages just 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit New Mexico, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Taos. 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 perfect weather in Taos. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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