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Santa Fe in September: near-perfect conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 105.94°W
24°CMax temperature
16%Rainy days
11.4hSunshine / day

Santa Fe weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)

Should you visit Santa Fe in September?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 16%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in September (8.9/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.

Santa Fe in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Santa Fe is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (16% 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 September, Santa Fe averages 24°C, 16% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

September vs June (best month)

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

FAQ — Santa Fe in September

Is September a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Yes, September is a good time (8.9/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in Santa Fe in September?
With 24°C and 11.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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