When is the best time to go to Santa Fe
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Fe, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Santa Fe
Santa Fe weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santa Fe are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 19mm | 8.3hrs | 11hrs |
Santa Fe's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Fe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 19mm | 8.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Santa Fe is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Fe for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Fe weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 23mm | 9.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Santa Fe is characteristically cool and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Fe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Santa Fe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 20mm | 10.7hrs | 13.9hrs |
Santa Fe's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Fe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Santa Fe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 29mm | 11.5hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a dry month in Santa Fe and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Fe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Santa Fe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 31mm | 12.2hrs | 11hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Santa Fe during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Fe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Santa Fe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 69mm | 11.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Santa Fe is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Fe.
July is in the summer in Santa Fe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 72mm | 10.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Santa Fe is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Fe.
August is in the summer in Santa Fe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 39mm | 9.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Santa Fe's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Fe.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santa Fe and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Fe weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 28mm | 9.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a dry month in Santa Fe and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Fe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Fe and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 20mm | 8.2hrs | 11hrs |
November in Santa Fe is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Fe.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Fe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Fe weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 20mm | 7.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Santa Fe is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Fe for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santa Fe weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 12.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5°C 41°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.1°C 70°F |
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