Temperature in New Mexico in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in New Mexico, the United States of America this May.

New Mexico, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Taos Ski Valley to 31°C (88°F) in Carlsbad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Carlsbad and 0°C (32°F) in Taos Ski Valley.

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

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in New Mexico. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in New Mexico in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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New Mexico temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in New Mexico, the United States of America in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Taos. That makes May a pleasant month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in New Mexico, the United States of America in May?

Average overnight lows in New Mexico, the United States of America during May sit near 2°C (36°F) in Taos.

What is the warmest city in May in New Mexico, the United States of America?

Carlsbad tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in May in New Mexico, the United States of America?

In our database, Taos Ski Valley is the chilliest city in May in New Mexico, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 11°C (52°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 0°C (32°F).

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