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New Mexico weather in February

The state broadly agrees with itself in February: afternoons run 54° in Albuquerque and 50° 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 54°, nights around 30°, and 0.4 in of rain in a typical February.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Albuquerque 54° / 30° 1 1.5 in Winter's grip loosens; the Sandias keep their snow.

Santa Fe & the High Desert

Highs near 50°, nights around 23°, and 0.3 in of rain in a typical February.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Santa Fe 50° / 23° 4 Bright and biting; adobe walls hold the afternoon warmth.

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.

Where to go in February, across the whole country ›