Albuquerque weather
At 9:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (56°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM (18.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–Jun, Aug–Oct. Albuquerque sits 1514 m (4,967 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM (18.0 mm total)
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 14° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM (18.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Albuquerque this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–22° 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.
Albuquerque weather by month
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months