When to go · Ruidoso
Ruidoso, month by month
The best months for Ruidoso: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.9 °C (48 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 4 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).11 °C (52 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.14 °C (57 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).19 °C (66 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).24 °C (75 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).29 °C (84 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).29 °C (84 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).26 °C (79 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).21 °C (70 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C (57 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.10 °C (50 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 4 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ruidoso, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
May: Inside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
Ruidoso: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.