Best time to visit Kirtland, NM

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

The most comfortable travel window in Kirtland runs from May through May — 1 month of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.4°F
Low
16.2°F
Precip
0.59 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 45m

February Cool
High
50.8°F
Low
18.2°F
Precip
0.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

March Cool
High
60.3°F
Low
25.7°F
Precip
0.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Cool
High
67.9°F
Low
31.3°F
Precip
0.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Good
High
78.0°F
Low
40.3°F
Precip
0.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

June Hot
High
88.1°F
Low
48.6°F
Precip
0.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

July Hot
High
91.8°F
Low
57.3°F
Precip
0.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

August Hot
High
89.4°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
1.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

September Good
High
82.3°F
Low
46.7°F
Precip
0.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Cool
High
69.8°F
Low
34.4°F
Precip
0.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
22.3°F
Precip
0.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 60m

December Cold
High
43.8°F
Low
16.0°F
Precip
0.62 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

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