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 high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 15 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 51% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.6 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.