New Mexico weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for New Mexico, United States. Like most weather services, we show New Mexico at one spot: Albuquerque, its largest city. At 5:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (65°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Albuquerque weather
Is it raining in Albuquerque right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Albuquerque this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–22° and lows of 9–12°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Albuquerque lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Albuquerque?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
New Mexico weather by month
When is the best time to visit New Mexico?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit New Mexico is Mar–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in December to 34°C (93°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in New Mexico?
July is the wettest month, with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in New Mexico?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -5°C (24°F).
Does New Mexico have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 51 mm (2.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Albuquerque), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in New Mexico
Weather can differ a lot within New Mexico: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Mar–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 8–34°C | 258 mm |
| Las Cruces | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 12–36°C | 242 mm |
| Rio Rancho | Mar–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 8–34°C | 258 mm |
| Enchanted Hills | Apr–Oct | None | 6–32°C | 277 mm |
| Santa Fe | Apr–Oct | None | 6–32°C | 338 mm |
| Roswell | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 13–36°C | 313 mm |
| Farmington | Apr–Oct | None | 5–33°C | 288 mm |
| South Valley | Mar–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 8–34°C | 258 mm |
| Clovis | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | None | 10–34°C | 430 mm |
| Hobbs | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | None | 13–36°C | 353 mm |
| Alamogordo | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | None | 11–35°C | 277 mm |
| Carlsbad | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | None | 13–36°C | 304 mm |