Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Ruidoso, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score50Mixed annual avg
Best months: June, July, May
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 16°C, sunshine averages 9.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 585mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
585mm
Annual total
Sun
9.1h
Weather score
50
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ruidoso, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August23°C average high
August is one of Ruidoso's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August116mm average rain
August is one of Ruidoso's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9.3 hours average sun
August sits close to Ruidoso's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August53 weather score
August sits close to Ruidoso's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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