When is the best time to go to Santa Fe

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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.

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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

Santa Fe January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 84mm 5hrs 11.4hrs

January is a a little damp month in Santa Fe and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Fe.

January is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santa Fe February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 87mm 6.1hrs 12hrs

February in Santa Fe is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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.

February is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Santa Fe March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 59mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santa Fe is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Fe, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Santa Fe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Santa Fe April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 80mm 7.7hrs 13.7hrs

Santa Fe's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Fe, with some extremely 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 muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 80mm 3.1 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Santa Fe May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 106mm 8.9hrs 14.4hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Santa Fe and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Santa Fe.

May is in the spring in Santa Fe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Santa Fe June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 119mm 10.4hrs 11.4hrs

Santa Fe's weather in June is typically hot, humid and damp 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.

June is in the summer in Santa Fe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Santa Fe July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 99mm 10.4hrs 12hrs

July in Santa Fe is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Santa Fe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Santa Fe August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 107mm 9.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santa Fe is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.

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.

August is in the summer in Santa Fe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Santa Fe September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 131mm 8.4hrs 13.7hrs

Santa Fe's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably 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 a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Santa Fe October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 86mm 8.1hrs 14.4hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Santa Fe and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Fe, with some extremely 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 muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Santa Fe November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 89mm 6.3hrs 11.4hrs

November is a a little damp month in Santa Fe and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Fe, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Fe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Santa Fe December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 92mm 5.2hrs 12hrs

December in Santa Fe is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Fe.

December is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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