Best time to visit Elephant Butte, NM
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Elephant Butte runs from March through May — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 10h 2m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 10h 49m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 47m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 50m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 43m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 14h 9m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 13h 60m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 13h 14m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 12h 12m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 9m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 10h 15m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 49m
Looking for similar climates? See Elephant Butte's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.