Best time to visit Alamogordo, NM

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Alamogordo runs from March through May — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
33.2°F
Precip
0.68 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

February Cool
High
60.1°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
0.59 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

March Good
High
67.6°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
0.33 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Excellent
High
75.8°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
0.27 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 49m

May Good
High
84.8°F
Low
58.6°F
Precip
0.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

June Hot
High
94.0°F
Low
68.1°F
Precip
0.56 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 8m

July Hot
High
92.6°F
Low
69.8°F
Precip
1.62 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

August Hot
High
91.1°F
Low
67.8°F
Precip
1.96 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

September Good
High
85.5°F
Low
62.6°F
Precip
1.49 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 11m

October Excellent
High
75.4°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
1.01 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 10m

November Good
High
63.6°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
0.56 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

December Cool
High
54.1°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
1.10 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

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