Albuquerque · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 46°F, low 27°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
46° / 27°F
Humidity
55%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Albuquerque
Sunrise
08:12
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:18
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Albuquerque in January
The kit for January in Albuquerque: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
+2 rain days
Albuquerque in December →
January
46°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Albuquerque in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Albuquerque in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Albuquerque in January?+
Average high 46°F, average low 27°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Albuquerque?+
Compared to December (avg high 48°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 53°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Albuquerque in January?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in January, on average.