Albuquerque, NM weather in October
Albuquerque is mild and mostly dry in October: highs average 71°F and nights drop to about 46°F. Expect about 5 wet days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 6:51 pm | 7:26 am / 6:13 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 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 October day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm65°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F21 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 snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry October brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 76°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 65°F
- Wettest October2000: 2.7 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading89°F (October 1, 2000)
- Lowest reading19°F (October 27, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 71°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 46°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 21 | 7 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Las Cruces, NM192 mi · high 80°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM110 mi · high 65°F · 4 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in October
- Normal high194th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days85th driest of 378
- Comfortable days13th most of 340
What to pack for Albuquerque in October
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 46°F
Heating and cooling
October has 220 heating degree days and 13 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Albuquerque in October?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 89°F (October 1, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in October?
About 5 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (2.7 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Albuquerque in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Albuquerque?
October ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (75 out of 100). It has about 21 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.