Albuquerque in December
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 8°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
4Rainy days (18 mm)
9:39 hDaylight
07:13Sunrise · 16:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 8°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | -3°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 13°C | -1°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.9 |
| March | 18°C | 3°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 22°C | 7°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| May | 27°C | 11°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| June | 32°C | 17°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 32°C | 19°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 31°C | 18°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 28°C | 14°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 22°C | 8°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| November | 14°C | 1°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 8°C | -3°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Albuquerque in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
The best months are April, May, September, October.