🇺🇸 Albuquerque vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Albuquerque, United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Albuquerque is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Albuquerque is drier, with roughly 19 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Albuquerque🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high
22°C
19°C
Hottest month
July · 34°C
September · 24°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year
45
64
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Best months to visitMarch, April, OctoberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Albuquerque

Best around March, April, October. Hottest in July (34°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Albuquerque or San Francisco warmer?

Albuquerque is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Albuquerque or San Francisco?

San Francisco is rainier — Albuquerque sees about 19 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Albuquerque vs San Francisco?

Albuquerque is best around March, April, October; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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