Best time to visit Columbus, NM

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

The most comfortable travel window in Columbus runs from March through April — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
59.1°F
Low
31.3°F
Precip
0.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

February Cool
High
65.0°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
0.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

March Good
High
72.7°F
Low
41.1°F
Precip
0.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 48m

April Good
High
80.6°F
Low
47.9°F
Precip
0.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 47m

May Hot
High
88.8°F
Low
57.3°F
Precip
0.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 38m

June Hot
High
97.5°F
Low
67.3°F
Precip
0.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

July Hot
High
96.3°F
Low
70.1°F
Precip
2.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 53m

August Hot
High
94.0°F
Low
68.8°F
Precip
1.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 10m

September Hot
High
89.5°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
1.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 11m

October Good
High
81.3°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
0.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 12m

November Good
High
68.2°F
Low
38.4°F
Precip
0.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 20m

December Cool
High
58.6°F
Low
31.2°F
Precip
0.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 56m

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