Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
8.4h
Weather score
47
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Ruidoso, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
February8°C average high
February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
February30mm average rain
February sits on the drier side of Ruidoso's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
February8.4 hours average sun
February is below Ruidoso's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
February47 weather score
February scores below Ruidoso's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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