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Santa Fe in May
what's the weather like?

Good window in May — June is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 105.94°W
22°CMax temperature
20%Rainy days
12.7hSunshine / day

Santa Fe weather in May

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)

Should you visit Santa Fe in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 20%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.7h/d

Our take: Santa Fe in May: 22°C and 12.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Santa Fe in May by trip type

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Santa Fe. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Santa Fe

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌨️ January-6°C3°C15%24.48.5h7.0/108.6/10
🌫️ February-4°C6°C19%22.610.5h7.0/108.4/10
⛅ March-1°C12°C19%25.510.4h7.1/106.2/10
⛅ April3°C17°C13%19.311.9h7.6/105.5/10
🌤️ May8°C22°C20%26.112.7h8.4/104.8/10
☀️ June14°C28°C14%23.813.3h9.6/104.6/10
🌤️ July16°C29°C28%37.212.8h8.7/104.3/10
☀️ August15°C27°C23%31.112.0h9.0/104.4/10
🌤️ September13°C24°C16%28.911.4h8.9/104.6/10
⛅ October6°C17°C16%29.09.9h7.6/105.0/10
🌫️ November0°C10°C15%24.99.4h7.1/106.8/10
🌫️ December-4°C5°C17%24.88.4h7.0/108.3/10
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 May, Santa Fe averages 22°C, 20% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

May vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Santa Fe in May

Is May a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Yes, May is a good time (8.4/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in Santa Fe in May?
With 22°C and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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