Best time to visit Santa Fe
The best months to visit Santa Fe are May, September and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, September and June score best for Santa Fe weather:
- May22° / 8°CWarm, sunny, and strong for Canyon Road, Museum Hill, and lower-elevation hikes.
- June28° / 13°CHotter afternoons but clear opera-season evenings and early hiking windows.
- September24° / 11°CCrisp early fall brings strong art, food, and hiking weather.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Santa Fe weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -6° | 20 | 7 | 10h |
| February | 7° | -4° | 19 | 8 | 11h |
| March | 12° | -1° | 24 | 9 | 12h |
| April | 17° | 3° | 22 | 9 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 22° | 8° | 19 | 9 | 14h |
| JuneBest weather | 28° | 13° | 18 | 9 | 14h |
| July | 29° | 16° | 35 | 18 | 15h |
| August | 28° | 15° | 32 | 16 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 24° | 11° | 26 | 10 | 13h |
| October | 18° | 5° | 30 | 7 | 12h |
| November | 11° | -1° | 20 | 6 | 11h |
| December | 5° | -6° | 23 | 7 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Santa Fe month by month
January
Santa Fe in January: 5.4°C high, -6.5°C low, 20.2mm rain over 7 days, 10h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Santa Fe in February: 7.4°C high, -4.5°C low, 18.7mm rain over 8 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Santa Fe in March: 12.4°C high, -0.8°C low, 24mm rain over 9 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Santa Fe in April: 16.8°C high, 2.9°C low, 22.3mm rain over 9 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MayBest weather
Santa Fe in May: 22.2°C high, 8°C low, 19.3mm rain over 9 days, 13.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Santa Fe in June: 28°C high, 13.1°C low, 17.8mm rain over 9 days, 14.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Rodeo de Santa Fe (late June-early July)
July
Santa Fe in July: 28.9°C high, 15.6°C low, 35.2mm rain over 18 days, 14.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Rodeo de Santa Fe (late June-early July) · Santa Fe Wine Festival (usually first weekend in July) · Santa Fe International Folk Art Market (early July)
August
Santa Fe in August: 27.5°C high, 14.7°C low, 32.3mm rain over 16 days, 13.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival (July and August) · Mountain Man Rendezvous (mid-August) · Santa Fe Indian Market
SeptemberBest weather
Santa Fe in September: 24.3°C high, 11.2°C low, 25.6mm rain over 10 days, 12.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta (late September)
October
Santa Fe in October: 17.7°C high, 4.8°C low, 30.3mm rain over 7 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Santa Fe in November: 11.1°C high, -1.3°C low, 19.8mm rain over 6 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Santa Fe in December: 5.4°C high, -6°C low, 23.3mm rain over 7 days, 9.9h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
Santa Fe Film Festival (early December) · Winter Spanish Market (early December) · Las Posadas
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