New Mexico weather in April
The state broadly agrees with itself in April: afternoons run 70° in Albuquerque and 66° in Santa Fe, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, both a mile high or better — the low desert in the state’s south and the ski peaks above Taos both sit outside what these numbers cover.
Albuquerque & the Rio Grande Valley
Highs near 70°, nights around 43°, and 0.5 in of rain in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 70° / 43° | 2 | Warm afternoons, blowing sand, cottonwoods coming back green. |
Santa Fe & the High Desert
Highs near 66°, nights around 34°, and 0.5 in of rain in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 66° / 34° | 2 | Sun with teeth, and a hard freeze before breakfast. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.