When to go · Tucumcari
Tucumcari, month by month
The best months for Tucumcari: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: 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.12 °C / -5 °C, 3 rain days54 °F / 23 °F, 3 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).14 °C / -3 °C, 3 rain days57 °F / 27 °F, 3 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.19 °C / 1 °C, 4 rain days66 °F / 34 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Tucumcari's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 5 °C, 4 rain days75 °F / 41 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Tucumcari's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 10 °C, 5 rain days84 °F / 50 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.34 °C / 15 °C, 5 rain days93 °F / 59 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat), winter ice on I-40.35 °C / 18 °C, 7 rain days95 °F / 64 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat), winter ice on I-40.33 °C / 17 °C, 7 rain days91 °F / 63 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Tucumcari's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.30 °C / 13 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 55 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Tucumcari's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 7 °C, 4 rain days75 °F / 45 °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.17 °C / 0 °C, 3 rain days63 °F / 32 °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.12 °C / -5 °C, 3 rain days54 °F / 23 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday