New Mexico weather in September
The state broadly agrees with itself in September: afternoons run 83° in Albuquerque and 80° 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 83°, nights around 58°, and 1.1 in of rain in a typical September.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 83° / 58° | 3 | The best air of the year arrives quietly. |
Santa Fe & the High Desert
Highs near 80°, nights around 49°, and 1.3 in of rain in a typical September.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 80° / 49° | 3 | Golden light, cold mornings, and something burning downtown. |
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.