When to visit Albuquerque without the crowds
Albuquerque (New Mexico, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, May, June, September and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in November. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr–May & Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of October.
Tip
For the Balloon Fiesta book a year ahead; the rest of October is just as lovely and free.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 9 °C (48 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 13 °C (56 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (72 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (80 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 33 °C (91 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 34 °C (92 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (90 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 29 °C (84 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 22 °C (72 °F) | International Balloon Fiesta (early Oct) |
| November | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 15 °C (59 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 10 °C (51 °F) | Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- Sandhill cranes at Bosque del Apache (Nov–Feb), 1.5 h away.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Albuquerque without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, March, April, May, June, September and December (crowds 2/5). In April the average high is 22 °C (72 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May, June, September and December.
When is Albuquerque most crowded?
The busiest season is November. The second half of October.
What is the weather like in Albuquerque?
Average highs range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 34 °C (92 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Albuquerque by season?
Sandhill cranes at Bosque del Apache (Nov–Feb), 1.5 h away.
What festivals are there in Albuquerque?
The main ones: International Balloon Fiesta (early Oct) (October).
More places in New Mexico
- Santa Fe calm in January, March, April, May, October and December; busiest in July
- White Sands calm in January, February, August, September, October, November and December; busiest in March