Roswell MuseumWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Roswell Museum
Visit in spring or fall for the most pleasant temperatures; indoor exhibits make it a year-round destination.
Spring
March-May · 45-75°F (7-24°C)
Mild temperatures and clear skies make wandering the museum and downtown pleasant.
Fall
September-November · 50-80°F (10-27°C)
Comfortable weather and fewer tourists than summer; good for combining museum visits and drives to nearby Pecos or Carlsbad.
Weather & Climate near Roswell Museum
Climate
Roswell Museum's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 13° | 1° | 9 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 16° | 4° | 10 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 21° | 11° | 8 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 25° | 15° | 15 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 29° | 20° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 34° | 25° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 35° | 27° | 49 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 34° | 26° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 30° | 22° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 25° | 16° | 30 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 19° | 8° | 13 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 14° | 2° | 13 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Roswell Museum
The Roswell Museum is in downtown Roswell. From US-285/US-70, follow signs to downtown - the museum is at 100 W. 11th Street, a short walk from Main Street. Roswell is most easily reached by car; the nearest commercial airport is Roswell International Air Center (ROW) with limited flights, or larger airports in Albuquerque with a 3-3.5 hour drive.
Tips for Visiting Roswell Museum
- Combine a visit with the International UFO Museum (a short drive) if interested in Roswell's pop-culture history.
- Check for rotating exhibitions of regional artists; the museum has a strong collection of Southwestern and Hispanic art.
- Weekdays tend to be quieter than weekends; parking is available near the museum.