Albuquerque weather in May
May in Albuquerque: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Albuquerque · #29 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Albuquerque climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 7 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 24% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Albuquerque in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Albuquerque?
- May in Albuquerque: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Albuquerque on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Albuquerque in May?
- In May, Albuquerque averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 12.7°C, with about 7.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Albuquerque in May?
- Albuquerque has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.