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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in New Mexico. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit New Mexico?

The best time to visit New Mexico (Albuquerque) is April, May and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in January in New Mexico (Albuquerque)9
    Jan
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in February in New Mexico (Albuquerque)12
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in New Mexico (Albuquerque)16
    Mar
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in April in New Mexico (Albuquerque)22
    Apr
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in New Mexico (Albuquerque)27
    May
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in New Mexico (Albuquerque)32
    Jun
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in July in New Mexico (Albuquerque)33
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in New Mexico (Albuquerque)32
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in New Mexico (Albuquerque)28
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in New Mexico (Albuquerque)22
    Oct
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in November in New Mexico (Albuquerque)15
    Nov
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in December in New Mexico (Albuquerque)9
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in New Mexico?

The hottest time of year in Albuquerque, New Mexico is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in New Mexico?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Albuquerque, New Mexico with 49mm on average. There are normally 9 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in New Mexico?

The sunniest time of year in Albuquerque, New Mexico is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 82% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for New Mexico (Albuquerque) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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