Las Cruces weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was clear and 17°C (63°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Las Cruces sits 1192 m (3,911 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 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- 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 Las Cruces weather
Is it raining in Las Cruces right now?
No. It’s clear and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Las Cruces this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 12–15°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Las Cruces lately?
In the past 7 days, Las Cruces had 1 rainy day and 5.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Las Cruces?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Las Cruces weather by month
When is the best time to visit Las Cruces?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Las Cruces 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 12°C (54°F) in December to 36°C (98°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Las Cruces?
July is the wettest month, with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Las Cruces?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (98°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F).
Does Las Cruces 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