New Mexico weather in March
The state broadly agrees with itself in March: afternoons run 63° in Albuquerque and 59° 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 63°, nights around 36°, and 0.5 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 63° / 36° | 1 | 0.7 in | Sunny and gusty, with dust on everything by evening. |
Santa Fe & the High Desert
Highs near 59°, nights around 28°, and 0.7 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 59° / 28° | 5 | Thaw, wind, and mud on every trail. |
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.