Weather in Santa Fe
What's the weather like in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from 3°C (37°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July, with overnight lows around -6°C (20°F) and 16°C (62°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Santa Fe are May through June, and August through September.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.687, -105.938
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -6°C / 20°F | 23 mm | 8 | — |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | -4°C / 24°F | 22 mm | 9 | — |
| March | 11°C / 53°F | 0°C / 31°F | 26 mm | 12 | — |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 3°C / 38°F | 19 mm | 10 | — |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 47°F | 27 mm | 13 | — |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 14°C / 58°F | 24 mm | 11 | — |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 16°C / 62°F | 40 mm | 18 | — |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 32 mm | 16 | — |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 28 mm | 11 | — |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 42°F | 29 mm | 8 | — |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | -1°C / 31°F | 25 mm | 7 | — |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | -5°C / 24°F | 29 mm | 9 | — |
Santa Fe by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
The most comfortable months in Santa Fe are usually May, September, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Santa Fe?
July is typically the hottest month in Santa Fe, averaging a high of 28°C (83°F).
What is the coldest month in Santa Fe?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -6°C (20°F).
Does it snow in Santa Fe?
Snow is rare in Santa Fe; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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