Santa Fe · AutumnMonth summary
Santa Fe weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Santa Fe in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Santa Fe. June remains slightly better (+2.0 pts).
By trip type
Santa Fe in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Santa Fe is often underrated: 17°F, 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.
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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 October, Santa Fe averages 63°F, 16% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Santa Fe in October
Is October a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Yes, October is a good time (7.6/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in Santa Fe in October?
With 63°F max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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