AI-generatedAlbuquerque at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 208 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,511 m
Climate in Albuquerque
Albuquerque has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Albuquerque is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:1118:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:56–07:46 · evening 17:59–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–06:56 · evening 18:49–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Albuquerque in October?
In October, Albuquerque is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min07:11 – 18:33
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Denver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Albuquerque
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Albuquerque, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Albuquerque
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Albuquerque: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Albuquerque has about 5 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Albuquerque
How breezy and how cloudy Albuquerque is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Albuquerque typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Albuquerque: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Albuquerque
How often the day gets hot in Albuquerque (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Albuquerque has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Albuquerque
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 8° | −2° | 6.6 h | 4 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 12° | 0° | 7.2 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 17° | 4° | 8.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 22° | 7° | 9.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| MayMay | 98 | 27° | 13° | 9.8 h | 3 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 33° | 18° | 10.3 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 33° | 20° | 9.5 h | 6 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 32° | 19° | 8.9 h | 5 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 28° | 16° | 8.2 h | 4 | 30 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 22° | 9° | 7.5 h | 5 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 14° | 3° | 6.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 8° | −2° | 6.2 h | 4 | 16 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
35.08° N, 106.65° W · 1,511 m · America/Denver
Best time to visit Albuquerque
The best time to visit Albuquerque is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and in October. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is September with 30 mm of precipitation.
Albuquerque through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Albuquerque in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–27 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Albuquerque in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Albuquerque in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 14–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Albuquerque in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 8–12 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Albuquerque for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Albuquerque
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April has the better holiday weather in Albuquerque: score 100 against 94. Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Day high | 22° | 22° |
| Night low | 9° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 28 mm | 12 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Albuquerque month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January8° · 7 h
In January, Albuquerque is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in January63February12° · 7 h
In February, Albuquerque is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in February92March17° · 8 h
In March, Albuquerque is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in March100April22° · 9 h
In April, Albuquerque is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in April98May27° · 10 h
In May, Albuquerque is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in May64June33° · 10 h
In June, Albuquerque is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in June59July33° · 10 h
In July, Albuquerque is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in July69August32° · 9 h
In August, Albuquerque is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in August88September28° · 8 h
In September, Albuquerque is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in September94October22° · 8 h
In October, Albuquerque is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in October73November14° · 7 h
In November, Albuquerque is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque in November43December8° · 6 h
In December, Albuquerque is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque vs. Santa Fe
In October Albuquerque has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs. 86). During the day Santa Fe is 5 °C cooler than Albuquerque. Santa Fe gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Albuquerque | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Albuquerque ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Los Angeles26°19°98
- 3Long Beach25°19°98
- 4El Paso26°97
- 5Sedona23°97
- 6Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 7Moab21°95
- 8AlbuquerqueThis page22°94
Planning a trip to Albuquerque
Weather for your travel dates
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Albuquerque in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Albuquerque has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 8 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,020 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
The best time to visit Albuquerque is from March to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Albuquerque?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Albuquerque?
The wettest month is September with 30 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Albuquerque get?
Albuquerque gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Albuquerque in?
Albuquerque uses the time zone America/Denver: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Albuquerque?
A nonstop flight from London to Albuquerque takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 43.
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