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New Mexico weather in July

The state broadly agrees with itself in July: afternoons run 91° in Albuquerque and 89° 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 91°, nights around 67°, and 1.6 in of rain in a typical July.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Albuquerque 91° / 67° 4 Afternoon thunder over the mountain, rainbows to follow.

Santa Fe & the High Desert

Highs near 89°, nights around 58°, and 1.8 in of rain in a typical July.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Santa Fe 89° / 58° 5 Afternoons build, evenings clear, opera nights need a blanket.

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 July, across the whole country ›