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Santa Fe
Which Season to Choose?

Santa Fe, New Mexico's art capital — adobe pueblo, Native American art museums and Mexican fusion cuisine at 7,000 feet.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 105.94°W
JuneBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
14%Rainy days

When to visit Santa Fe?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–82°F in June
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (15%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10

Santa Fe weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌨️ January21°F37°F15%1.0in8.5h7.0/108.6/10
🌫️ February25°F43°F19%0.9in10.5h7.0/108.4/10
⛅ March30°F54°F19%1.0in10.4h7.1/106.2/10
⛅ April37°F63°F13%0.8in11.9h7.6/105.5/10
🌤️ May46°F72°F20%1.0in12.7h8.4/104.8/10
☀️ June57°F82°F14%0.9in13.3h9.6/104.6/10
🌤️ July61°F84°F28%1.5in12.8h8.7/104.3/10
☀️ August59°F81°F23%1.2in12.0h9.0/104.4/10
🌤️ September55°F75°F16%1.1in11.4h8.9/104.6/10
⛅ October43°F63°F16%1.1in9.9h7.6/105.0/10
🌫️ November32°F50°F15%1.0in9.4h7.1/106.8/10
🌫️ December25°F41°F17%1.0in8.4h7.0/108.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 17°F, 17% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 22% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 17°F, 16% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 5°F, 17% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 8.6/10). For hiking/suiner: June (9.6/10, 28°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.4/10. Cold temperatures (3°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In June, temperatures average 28°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 15% rainy days.

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