When Is The Best Time To Visit Ruidoso?
With over 300 days of sunshine every year, there is no one best time to visit Ruidoso. No matter when you plan your trip, there's something for everyone and fun things to do. Winter is synonymous with skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache and tubing at Ruidoso Winter Park. In summer, it's time for horse racing at Ruidoso Downs and outdoor adventures in Ruidoso's cool mountain climate. But locals know that Ruidoso is just as spectacular off-season.
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Ruidoso Weather
Plan your Ruidoso trip with the help of our seasonal trip guides.
On a fine summer day, the temperature is cool, the sun is shining, and Ruidoso visitors and locals indulge their overwhelming urge to go outside and play.
Summer ends with an explosion of yellow in the forests. Autumn in Ruidoso is a tranquil season when groves of Aspen trees blanket the mountains in yellow and the summer visitors return home.
The snow season in Ruidoso begins in November and lasts at least until April. With skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, plus plenty of holiday events, winter is a popular season to visit.
April's daytime temperatures average in the mid-60s, and without all the clamor and commotion of the high-season crowds, visitors can slow down and leisurely absorb the local vibe, though a Ruidoso Spring Break is popular with families and adrenaline junkies.