When to go · Las Cruces
Las Cruces, month by month
The best months for Las Cruces: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.15 °C / -1 °C, 3 rain days59 °F / 30 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).18 °C / 1 °C, 3 rain days64 °F / 34 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Las Cruces's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.22 °C / 4 °C, 3 rain days72 °F / 39 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Las Cruces's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.26 °C / 8 °C, 2 rain days79 °F / 46 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Las Cruces's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.31 °C / 12 °C, 3 rain days88 °F / 54 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C+ afternoons).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F+ afternoons).36 °C / 17 °C, 4 rain days97 °F / 63 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C+ afternoons).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F+ afternoons).35 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain days95 °F / 68 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C+ afternoons).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F+ afternoons).34 °C / 19 °C, 9 rain days93 °F / 66 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Las Cruces's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.31 °C / 16 °C, 6 rain days88 °F / 61 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Las Cruces's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.26 °C / 9 °C, 4 rain days79 °F / 48 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Las Cruces's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.19 °C / 2 °C, 3 rain days66 °F / 36 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C / -2 °C, 3 rain days57 °F / 28 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday