Carlsbad weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (58°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (17.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Carlsbad sits 949 m (3,114 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 Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 80%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (17.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Carlsbad weather
Is it raining in Carlsbad right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (17.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Carlsbad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–24° and lows of 12–15°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Carlsbad lately?
In the past 7 days, Carlsbad had 4 rainy days and 24.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Carlsbad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Carlsbad weather by month
When is the best time to visit Carlsbad?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Carlsbad is Mar–May, Oct–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 (56°F) in December to 36°C (97°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Carlsbad?
September is the wettest month, with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Carlsbad?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of -1°C (31°F).
Does Carlsbad have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 59 mm (2.3 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