Rio Rancho in January
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 8°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
4Rainy days (16 mm)
9:52 hDaylight
07:20Sunrise · 17:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 8°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 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 | 8°C | -4°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.9 |
| February | 12°C | -2°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 17°C | 2°C | 17 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 21°C | 6°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| May | 26°C | 11°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 32°C | 16°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 32°C | 19°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 31°C | 18°C | 28 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 27°C | 14°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 21°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.4 |
| November | 14°C | 1°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 8°C | -4°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rio Rancho in January?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Rio Rancho?
The best months are April, May, September, October.