Santa Fe · WinterMonth summary
Santa Fe weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-4°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Santa Fe in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 5°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Santa Fe in December: 5°C and 8.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Santa Fe in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in Santa Fe is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (8.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -6°C | 3°C | 15% | 24.4 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -4°C | 6°C | 19% | 22.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | -1°C | 12°C | 19% | 25.5 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 3°C | 17°C | 13% | 19.3 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 8°C | 22°C | 20% | 26.1 | 12.7h | 8.4/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 14°C | 28°C | 14% | 23.8 | 13.3h | 9.6/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 29°C | 28% | 37.2 | 12.8h | 8.7/10 | 4.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 15°C | 27°C | 23% | 31.1 | 12.0h | 9.0/10 | 4.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 24°C | 16% | 28.9 | 11.4h | 8.9/10 | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 6°C | 17°C | 16% | 29.0 | 9.9h | 7.6/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 0°C | 10°C | 15% | 24.9 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -4°C | 5°C | 17% | 24.8 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Santa Fe averages 5°C, 17% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +23°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Santa Fe in December
Is December a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Yes, December is a good time (7.0/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
Can you ski in Santa Fe in December?
Yes, December is excellent for skiing (score 8.3/10). With 5°C max and 17% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
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