When to go · Albuquerque
Albuquerque, month by month
The best months for Albuquerque: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.9 °C (48 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 4 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.17 °C (63 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 4 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 3 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–Aug (afternoon heat and monsoon storms).32 °C (90 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–Aug (afternoon heat and monsoon storms).33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–Aug (afternoon heat and monsoon storms).32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 4 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Albuquerque, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 3
May: 3
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Albuquerque: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.