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 / -3 °C, 4 rain days48 °F / 27 °F, 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 / -1 °C, 4 rain days54 °F / 30 °F, 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 / 2 °C, 4 rain days63 °F / 36 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 6 °C, 3 rain days70 °F / 43 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 11 °C, 3 rain days81 °F / 52 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–Aug (afternoon heat and monsoon storms).32 °C / 17 °C, 3 rain days90 °F / 63 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–Aug (afternoon heat and monsoon storms).33 °C / 19 °C, 7 rain days91 °F / 66 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–Aug (afternoon heat and monsoon storms).32 °C / 18 °C, 7 rain days90 °F / 64 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 14 °C, 5 rain days82 °F / 57 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Albuquerque's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 8 °C, 4 rain days70 °F / 46 °F, 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 / 1 °C, 3 rain days57 °F / 34 °F, 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 / -3 °C, 4 rain days46 °F / 27 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday