Climate Insights for Albuquerque

The climate in Albuquerque is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,062 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 176 mm of rainfall. Albuquerque is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Albuquerque is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 41.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.9 in of rainfall. Albuquerque is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Albuquerque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Albuquerque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 94°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Albuquerque is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,062 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 176 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 171 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Albuquerque is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.7 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Albuquerque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Albuquerque is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Albuquerque is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Albuquerque is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albuquerque based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albuquerque based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.