Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to New Mexico? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
New Mexico is part of USA - United States of America. The climate of USA is very varied, as United States of America is a large country. The climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, and arctic in Alaska. This is not all. The climate is semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest. You can expect low winter temperatures in the northwest, but they are sometimes moderated in January and February by warm winds. Winters in the south are warmer. Don? forget, that temperatures are usually significantly lower in mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abiquiu, Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Algodones, Angel Fire, Bandelier National Monument, Belen, Bernalillo, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Catron County, Cedar Crest, Central New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Chama, Chimayó, Clayton, Cloudcroft, Clovis, Cuba, Deming, Eagle Nest, Edgewood, El Malpais National Monument, El Morro, Española, Farmington, Fort Sumner, Gallup, Grants, Hobbs, Jemez Mountains, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Lincoln, Lincoln National Forest, Lordsburg, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Madrid, Magdalena, Mora, Moriarty, Mountainair, North Central New Mexico, Northeast New Mexico, Northwest New Mexico, Pecos, Pojoaque, Portales, Raton, Red River, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Rodeo, Roswell, Ruidoso, San Jon, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, Santa Teresa, Silver City, Socorro, Southeast New Mexico, Southwest New Mexico, Taos, Taos Pueblo, Truth or Consequences, Tucumcari, Valles Caldera National Preserve, White Sands National Monument.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Albuquerque and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 33.1 ℃ (91.58 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -2.9 ℃ (26.78 ℉). The most rainy month here is August, the average number of rainy days is 9.4. The least rainy month here is April, the average number of rainy days is 3.2. 
When travelling around New Mexico, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in USA - United States of America is Denali (Mount McKinley) (6190 m) and the lowest point is Death Valley (-86 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in January is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in January is 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.1 ℃ (26.42 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.2 ℃ (46.76 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 4.1. The average rainfall is 9.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:03 and at the end of the month 10:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in February is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in February is 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -0.7 ℃ (30.74 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.85 ℃ (56.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 3.9. The average rainfall is 12.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:54 and at the end of the month 11:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in March is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in March is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.85 ℃ (56.93 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.15 ℃ (64.67 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 4.9. The average rainfall is 14.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in April is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in April is 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6.5 ℃ (43.7 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.15 ℃ (64.67 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 3.2. The average rainfall is 15.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:04 and at the end of the month 13:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in May is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in May is 26 ℃ (78.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.6 ℃ (52.88 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29 ℃ (84.2 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 4.2. The average rainfall is 12.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:00 and at the end of the month 14:19.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in June is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in June is 32 ℃ (89.6 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.8 ℃ (62.24 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29 ℃ (84.2 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.55 ℃ (90.59 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 4.3. The average rainfall is 16.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:29 and at the end of the month 14:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in July is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in July is 33.1 ℃ (91.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.55 ℃ (90.59 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.3 ℃ (90.14 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 8.4. The average rainfall is 38.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:29 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:18 and at the end of the month 13:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in August is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in August is 31.5 ℃ (88.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.3 ℃ (90.14 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.05 ℃ (84.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 9.4. The average rainfall is 39.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:32 and at the end of the month 13:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in September is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in September is 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.3 ℃ (57.74 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.05 ℃ (84.29 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.75 ℃ (74.75 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 5.8. The average rainfall is 27.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:31 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in October is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in October is 20.9 ℃ (69.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.9 ℃ (46.22 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.75 ℃ (74.75 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.15 ℃ (62.87 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 5.2. The average rainfall is 26 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:26 and at the end of the month 10:54.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in November is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in November is 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.4 ℃ (34.52 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.15 ℃ (62.87 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 3.9. The average rainfall is 14.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:54 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:26 and at the end of the month 10:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Mexico in December is this: The average highest temperature in New Mexico in December is 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.9 ℃ (26.78 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.2 ℃ (46.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 4.1. The average rainfall is 12.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:50 and at the end of the month 9:48.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Albuquerque | temperature: - | highest temperature: 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉) | lowest temperature: -2.9 ℃ (26.78 ℉) | rainfall: 12.7mm | rainy days: 4.1 |
| Las Cruces | temperature: - | highest temperature: 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉) | lowest temperature: -5.4 ℃ (22.28 ℉) | rainfall: - | rainy days: - |
| Rio Rancho | temperature: - | highest temperature: 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉) | lowest temperature: -4.2 ℃ (24.44 ℉) | rainfall: 17.6mm | rainy days: - |
| Roswell | temperature: - | highest temperature: 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉) | lowest temperature: -5.2 ℃ (22.64 ℉) | rainfall: 17.1mm | rainy days: - |
| Santa Fe | temperature: - | highest temperature: 6.5 ℃ (43.7 ℉) | lowest temperature: -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉) | rainfall: 22.8mm | rainy days: - |