Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
89°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Albuquerque
United States · North America
Albuquerque is most comfortable in spring. Summers are hot and winters are cool. Rain is rare year-round. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
28°F to 92°F
Rain
3 days/mo
Sunshine
11.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
A dry month, with very little rain.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.4 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 67°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
63%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 88°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain3%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday85°F
Rain3%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon88°F
Rain4%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening84°F
Rain11%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Albuquerque with Madrid.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology