The month in detail
What to expect in December
Winter in Santa Fe is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (5.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 12 out of 12 months in Santa Fe. Compared to November: −5°C daytime, −0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
-10°
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Santa Fe is June (8.9/10), 7.6 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 36%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Santa Fe ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United StatesTemperate climate with a 8.9 → 1.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.69°N · 105.94°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days. The months of June & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Fe get in June?
Santa Fe averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Fe?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Santa Fe in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Santa Fe good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Santa Fe scores 1.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Santa Fe?
January is the most difficult month to visit Santa Fe, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Santa Fe in December?
The average UV index reaches 4 in December in Santa Fe (moderate), with about 9.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.