Gallup FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Gallup.

When is the best time to visit Gallup?

The best time to travel to Gallup, New Mexico is between end April and early October when the weather will be at its best for outdoor exploration. Daytime temperatures will range from 20°C at the start and end of the season with temperatures peaking at 31°C in July.

Located in the high desert of western New Mexico at 6,467 feet in elevation, Gallup has a distinct climate where summers are warm and dry with cool evenings, winters are cold and snowy with frequent winds, and spring and autumn are short and relatively mild during the day. Winter lasts from November to March with highs ranging from 14°C in the shoulder months to 2°C in January. Daily lows tend to hover at or below freezing.

What is the time difference between the UK and Gallup?

GMT – 7 hours

What places combine well with Gallup?

The town of Gallup is well placed for reaching a number of important Native American sites, including the Zuni Pueblo and Reservation, the Navajo-country Canyon de Chelly, the famed Apache Trail and the historic town of Bluff.

What are the main cultural events in Gallup?

June – Lions Club Rodeo
July – Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding
August – Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial (one of the USA’s oldest celebration of Native American arts, dance, music and rodeo)
September – Fall Half Marathon (open event running through the High Desert Trails of New Mexico)
December – Red Rock Balloon Rally (one of the largest balloon rallies in North America held every first weekend of December)