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New Mexico Weather in October

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

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Planning a trip to New Mexico, the United States of America this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New Mexico in October

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. New Mexico, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Taos Ski Valley at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Lordsburg at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Lordsburg and -1°C (30°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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lordsburg with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 73 mm (2.9 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 October

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

Temperature range in New Mexico (October)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (October)

Taos

In October Taos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In October Raton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Raton →

Clayton

In October Clayton 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Clayton →

Albuquerque

In October Albuquerque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
286 hours
281 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Albuquerque →

Santa Fe

In October Santa Fe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
278 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 18°C (64°F) 0°C (32°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Raton 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Clayton 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Albuquerque 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Santa Fe 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Angel Fire 14°C (57°F) -2°C (28°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

New Mexico weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across New Mexico, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Taos averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Taos peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in October, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Taos averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of snow/rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit New Mexico, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Taos. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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