Winters in Las Cruces are cool, with temperatures often dipping below freezing, averaging around 5°C in January and 10°C in February. As spring approaches, temperatures rise steadily, reaching averages of 13°C by March and 20°C by April. Summers are warm to hot, with June being the hottest month, averaging 28°C. Temperatures begin to cool down again in autumn, but remain mild, averaging around 18°C in October and 12°C in November. In winter, temperatures drop slightly once more, averaging 10°C in December.