Best time to visit Clayton, NM

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

The most comfortable travel window in Clayton runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
49.5°F
Low
21.4°F
Precip
0.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 46m

February Cool
High
52.0°F
Low
23.0°F
Precip
0.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

March Cool
High
60.0°F
Low
29.8°F
Precip
0.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Cool
High
67.3°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
1.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 56m

May Good
High
76.4°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
1.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

June Good
High
86.4°F
Low
56.1°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

July Hot
High
90.0°F
Low
60.8°F
Precip
2.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

August Good
High
86.6°F
Low
59.7°F
Precip
3.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

September Good
High
80.3°F
Low
52.5°F
Precip
1.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
69.1°F
Low
40.3°F
Precip
1.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 3m

November Cool
High
57.7°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
0.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 1m

December Cool
High
48.6°F
Low
22.0°F
Precip
0.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

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