Albuquerque in May

8.7out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
3Rainy days (12 mm)
13:51 hDaylight
06:08Sunrise · 19:58 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very dry: about 3 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Shorts or a light skirt

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

9° -3° J 13° -1° F 18° 3° M 22° 7° A 27° 11° M 32° 17° J 32° 19° J 31° 18° A 28° 14° S 22° 8° O 14° 1° N 8° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C-3°C15 mm 4– – 6.1
February 13°C-1°C13 mm 3– – 6.9
March 18°C3°C15 mm 3– – 8.0
April 22°C7°C13 mm 3– – 8.8
May 27°C11°C12 mm 3– – 8.7
June 32°C17°C8 mm 2– – 7.9
July 32°C19°C22 mm 5– – 7.4
August 31°C18°C18 mm 4– – 7.9
September 28°C14°C22 mm 4– – 8.6
October 22°C8°C22 mm 4– – 8.6
November 14°C1°C14 mm 3– – 7.4
December 8°C-3°C18 mm 4– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Albuquerque in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?

The best months are April, May, September, October.