Climate Insights for Albuquerque International Airport

The climate in Albuquerque International Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 364mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Albuquerque International Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season.

Albuquerque International Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Albuquerque International Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 364mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 56mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 19mm. That's 37mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Albuquerque International Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Albuquerque International Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Albuquerque International Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit Albuquerque International Airport is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. 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 International Airport 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.