When is the best time to go to Ruidoso
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ruidoso, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ruidoso
Ruidoso weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ruidoso are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 30mm | 8.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in January in Ruidoso is characteristically cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ruidoso for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Ruidoso and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 27mm | 9.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Ruidoso is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ruidoso for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Ruidoso and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 27mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 29mm | 10hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ruidoso is characteristically cool and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ruidoso.
March is in the spring in Ruidoso and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 13mm | 11.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Ruidoso's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ruidoso, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Ruidoso and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 19mm | 11.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a dry month in Ruidoso and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ruidoso, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Ruidoso and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 40mm | 12.3hrs | 11.1hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Ruidoso and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ruidoso, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ruidoso and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 108mm | 11hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Ruidoso is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ruidoso for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Ruidoso and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 107mm | 10.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ruidoso is characteristically mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ruidoso for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Ruidoso and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 66mm | 9.6hrs | 13.8hrs |
Ruidoso's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ruidoso.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ruidoso and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Ruidoso weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 32mm | 9.7hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Ruidoso and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ruidoso.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ruidoso and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 22mm | 8.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
November in Ruidoso is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ruidoso.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ruidoso and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 36mm | 8.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Ruidoso is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ruidoso for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ruidoso and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ruidoso weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26°C 78.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 11.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 108mm 4.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
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