Albuquerque, NM weather in March
In March, Albuquerque sees highs around 63°F and lows around 36°F: cool and mostly dry. Expect about 4 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 13% | 12% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 6:01 pm | 6:54 am / 7:26 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.5 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 March day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 0.5 in; a dry March brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202017: average high 69°F
- Coolest March2005: average high 57°F
- Wettest March1998: 2.3 in
- Driest March2002: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading83°F (March 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading16°F (March 4, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 63°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 36°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 14 | 20 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Las Cruces, NM192 mi · high 71°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Santa Fe, NM58 mi · high 57°F · 4 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in March
- Normal high177th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days19th driest of 378
- Comfortable days103rd most of 339
What to pack for Albuquerque in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 36°F
Heating and cooling
March has 481 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Albuquerque in March?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 16°F (most recently on March 4, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in March?
About 4 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (2.3 in); the driest was in 2002, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Albuquerque in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.7 in.
Is March a good time to visit Albuquerque?
March ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (70 out of 100). It has about 14 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.