Roswell weather
At 5:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Roswell sits 1090 m (3,576 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Roswell, New Mexico, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Sep–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Roswell weather
Is it raining in Roswell right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Roswell this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–21° and lows of 11–15°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Roswell lately?
In the past 7 days, Roswell had 5 rainy days and 30.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Roswell?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Roswell weather by month
When is the best time to visit Roswell?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Roswell is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in December to 36°C (97°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Roswell?
August is the wettest month, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Roswell?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F).
Does Roswell have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 53 mm (2.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months