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Albuquerque in January

A good month — score 73 of 100

Typical January days in Albuquerque reach about 48°F with nights near 26°F; rain is rare.

What to pack for Albuquerque in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 26°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 22° warmer than mornings.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Albuquerque

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.