Santa Fe Weather in May

What's the weather like in Santa Fe (New Mexico) in May 2025?

The climate in Santa Fe during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the spring in Santa Fe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Santa Fe weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.6°F
Average temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Daily sunshine 11.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 29 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Humidity 36%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Santa Fe

Santa Fe average temperature in May

May rainfall

Santa Fe average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Santa Fe average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Fe in May 2025.

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Santa Fe weather stats

Santa Fe weather statistics
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
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