Spring
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With highs around 70°F (21°C), spring's mild and sunny weather enables comfortable hikes along the 37 miles of trails in Sandia Mountain Wilderness, or exploring the ancient petroglyphs at Petroglyph National Monument.
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The three-day Albuquerque Folk Festival in late May showcases over 200 music and dance performances, plus artisan vendors selling traditional crafts from New Mexico's diverse cultural influences.
Fall
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Averaging 70°F (21°C) highs and low humidity, fall offers ideal conditions for RVing and camping at Petroglyph National Monument or Sandia Mountain's Cibola National Forest sites.
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a nine-day event in early October, features over 500 hot air balloons from around the world taking part in vibrant mass ascensions at dawn.