Albuquerque weather in January

January in Albuquerque: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Albuquerque · #288 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Albuquerque climate normals — January

Daytime high8°C / 47°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall15 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity51%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-7°C / 19°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall4.6 cm / 1.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Albuquerque in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Albuquerque?
January in Albuquerque: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Albuquerque on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Albuquerque in January?
In January, Albuquerque averages a daily high of 8.3°C and a low of -2.2°C, with about 14.6 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Albuquerque in January?
Albuquerque has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
Does it snow in Albuquerque in January?
Albuquerque sees roughly 4.6 cm of snowfall in January.

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