When to go · Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico, month by month
The best months for Roswell, New Mexico: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: 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.14 °C (57 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 3 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 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).17 °C (63 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 3 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.26 °C (79 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.35 °C (95 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+ days).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+ days).35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+ days).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+ days).34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.30 °C (86 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.25 °C (77 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 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.13 °C (55 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 3 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Roswell, New Mexico, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Mar: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 3
Apr: 3
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside Roswell, New Mexico's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Roswell, New Mexico: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.