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New Mexico Weather in September

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

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Taos Raton Clayton Albuquerque

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

What to Expect in New Mexico in September

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in New Mexico in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Taos Ski Valley at 15°C (59°F) to very warm in Lordsburg at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Lordsburg and 4°C (39°F) in Taos Ski Valley.

For a closer look at conditions across New Mexico, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Belen with an average of 25 mm (1 in) to moderate rainfall in Carlsbad with 96 mm (3.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in New Mexico in September

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

Temperature range in New Mexico (September)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (September)

Taos

In September Taos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In September Raton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Raton →

Clayton

In September Clayton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clayton →

Albuquerque

In September Albuquerque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
314 hours
286 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Albuquerque →

Santa Fe

In September Santa Fe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
302 hours
284 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santa Fe →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Raton 25°C (77°F) 8°C (46°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Clayton 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Albuquerque 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Santa Fe 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Angel Fire 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

New Mexico weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Taos average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Taos averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Not particularly. Taos averages just 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

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

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit New Mexico, the United States of America with overall perfect 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 weather in December tends to be poor.

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