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2 winsNew Mexico540 sights · 314 eats · 6 regions4 winsTexas1,294 sights · 2,858 eats · 6 regions

New Mexico vs Texas

The verdict

Texas takes 4 of 6

Warmer winter escape

Texas

55°F vs 63°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

New Mexico

91°F vs 93°F Jun–Aug avg high

Museum hopping

Texas

54 vs 134 museums

Great outdoors

Texas

456 vs 1,084 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

Texas

314 vs 2,858 notable restaurants

Best in October

New Mexico

83% vs 58% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

New MexicoTexas
  • 540
    1,294
    Sights
  • 314
    2,858
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 54
    134
    Museums
  • 452
    1,084
    Parks & nature
  • 0
    0
    Beaches
  • 4
    0
    Viewpoints
  • 6
    6
    Regions

Weather, month by month

Average daily high across each state's regions, from last year's weather. Hover for details.

40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● New Mexico● Texas
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthNew MexicoTexas
Jan4555
Feb6166
Mar6677
Apr7381
May7986
Jun9091
Jul9192
Aug9294
Sep8290
Oct7485
Nov6575
Dec5867
New Mexico
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Mixed
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Peak season
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Mixed
Texas
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Peak season
  3. March: Peak season
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Mixed
  6. June: Off season
  7. July: Off season
  8. August: Off season
  9. September: Mixed
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Peak season
  12. December: Peak season
JFMAMJJASOND

Peak seasonGoodMixedOff season

Famous in New Mexico

Trinity Site
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Very Large Array

Famous in Texas

AT&T Stadium
Big Bend National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Camp Huisache

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