Winter
Dec → Feb6 to 9°
nights -8 to -6°
- 3 rainy days · 16 mm
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
- Jan6°not recommended
- Feb9°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May23°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec6°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Santa Fe, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | -8° | 14 mm | 3 d | |
| February | 9° | -6° | 12 mm | 3 d | |
| March | 14° | -3° | 19 mm | 3 d | |
| April | 18° | 0° | 15 mm | 3 d | |
| May | 23° | 5° | 23 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 10° | 22 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 13° | 57 mm | 7 d | |
| August | 29° | 12° | 52 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 25° | 8° | 35 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 2° | 34 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | -4° | 20 mm | 3 d | |
| December | 6° | -8° | 21 mm | 3 d |
The four seasons in Santa Fe, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Santa Fe) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 23°
nights -3 to 5°
- 3 rainy days · 19 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 30°
nights 10 to 13°
- 6 rainy days · 44 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 25°
nights -4 to 8°
- 4 rainy days · 30 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Santa Fe, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h33 of daylight, in December 9h45, a difference of 4h48.
10hJan
10h51Feb
11h52Mar
13h03Apr
14h02May
14h33Jun
14h20Jul
13h30Aug
12h21Sep
11h13Oct
10h14Nov
9h45Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Santa Fe" (35.62°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Santa Fe, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended6°-8° at night
- 14 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended9°-6° at night
- 12 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°-3° at night
- 19 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°0° at night
- 15 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended23°5° at night
- 23 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°10° at night
- 22 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°13° at night
- 57 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°12° at night
- 52 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°8° at night
- 35 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°2° at night
- 34 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°-4° at night
- 20 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended6°-8° at night
- 21 mm · 3 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -8 °C at night. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 9 °C at best, -6 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Hardly any rain (19 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 0 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (23 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C at night. Rain stays light: 22 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Rain stays light: 57 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 35 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 2 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, -4 °C at night. Hardly any rain (20 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -8 °C at night. Hardly any rain (21 mm over 3 days). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
May to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 19 to 29 °C, with 4 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Santa Fe).
Which month should you avoid in Santa Fe?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 21 mm over 3 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Santa Fe).
What is the hottest month in Santa Fe?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Santa Fe).
What is the coldest month in Santa Fe?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and -8 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Santa Fe).
What is the driest month in Santa Fe?
February: 12 mm over 3 days of rain, against 57 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Santa Fe?
The gap between day and night reaches 19 °C in June: 29 °C in the afternoon, 10 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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