New Mexico weather in January
The state broadly agrees with itself in January: afternoons run 48° in Albuquerque and 44° 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 48°, nights around 26°, and 0.4 in of rain in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 48° / 26° | 1 | 1.4 in | Thin, dry cold with brilliant sun and a white mountain. |
Santa Fe & the High Desert
Highs near 44°, nights around 20°, and 0.5 in of rain in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 44° / 20° | 4 | Wickedly cold at daybreak, kind by early afternoon. |
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.