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Santa Fe weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 72°F
🌧 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)
Quick decision
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.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.4/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Santa Fe in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Santa Fe. Temperatures rise (22°F) 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.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 21°F | 37°F | 15% | 1.0in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 25°F | 43°F | 19% | 0.9in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 30°F | 54°F | 19% | 1.0in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 37°F | 63°F | 13% | 0.8in | 11.9h | 7.6/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 46°F | 72°F | 20% | 1.0in | 12.7h | 8.4/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 57°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.9in | 13.3h | 9.6/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 84°F | 28% | 1.5in | 12.8h | 8.7/10 | 4.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 59°F | 81°F | 23% | 1.2in | 12.0h | 9.0/10 | 4.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 75°F | 16% | 1.1in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 43°F | 63°F | 16% | 1.1in | 9.9h | 7.6/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 32°F | 50°F | 15% | 1.0in | 9.4h | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 25°F | 41°F | 17% | 1.0in | 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 May, Santa Fe averages 72°F, 20% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
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 72°F and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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