Albuquerque, NM weather in April
April in Albuquerque: mild and dry. Highs 70°F, lows 43°F, rain on about 3 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 11% | 10% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 7:27 pm | 6:16 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 34%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F20 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 0.5 in; a dry April brings about 0.04 in and a wet one about 0.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202002: average high 76°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 64°F
- Wettest April2004: 3.0 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading88°F (April 30, 2020)
- Lowest reading25°F (April 12, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 70°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 43°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 20 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Las Cruces, NM192 mi · high 79°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Santa Fe, NM58 mi · high 64°F · 4 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in April
- Normal high174th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days32nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days11th most of 340
What to pack for Albuquerque in April
- Layers – afternoons near 70°F but nights near 43°F
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 6; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 23. All frost dates for Albuquerque.
Heating and cooling
April has 255 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Albuquerque in April?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 88°F (most recently on April 30, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in April?
About 3 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (3.0 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Albuquerque in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Albuquerque?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (81 out of 100). It has about 20 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Albuquerque Intl Airport (USW00023050), 3.6 mi SE of the city center, 5,310 ft (355 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albuquerque Intl Sunport Airport (723650-23050), 3.6 mi SE of the city center, 5,310 ft (355 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.