Albuquerque weather in August
August in Albuquerque: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Albuquerque · #153 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Albuquerque climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 45% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Albuquerque in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Albuquerque?
- August in Albuquerque: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Albuquerque on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Albuquerque in August?
- In August, Albuquerque averages a daily high of 32.9°C and a low of 19.9°C, with about 14.3 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Albuquerque in August?
- Albuquerque has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in August.