Santa Fe weather by month
Average highs run from 43°F in January to 86°F in July, and January nights average 18°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 20 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 168 times a year. The most comfortable months are June to September.
Best time to visit Santa Fe
For comfortable weather, go in June to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 3.7 in | 2 | 0 | 30 | cold |
| February | 48°F | 21°F | 0.5 in | 2.4 in | 2 | 0 | 27 | cool |
| March | 57°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 3.9 in | 2 | 0 | 26 | cool |
| April | 64°F | 32°F | 0.6 in | 0.4 in | 2 | 0 | 15 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 74°F | 41°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 4 | mild days, chilly nights |
| June | 84°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| July | 86°F | 55°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| August | 83°F | 54°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| September | 78°F | 47°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 1 | warm |
| October | 66°F | 35°F | 1.3 in | 1.3 in | 3 | 0 | 10 | mild days, chilly nights |
| November | 53°F | 24°F | 0.8 in | 1.7 in | 3 | 0 | 26 | cool |
| December | 43°F | 18°F | 0.8 in | 6.8 in | 2 | 0 | 30 | cold |
| Year | 65°F avg | 35°F avg | 12.8 in | 20.2 in | 36 | 24 | 169 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Santa Fe 2, NM (USC00298085), 2.6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Santa Fe
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 44m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 34m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (4:50 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:23 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 88 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 am | 5:13 pm | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:50 am | 5:45 pm | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:14 am | 7:11 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:31 am | 7:37 pm | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:59 am | 8:02 pm | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:47 am | 8:21 pm | 14h 33m |
| July | 6:00 am | 8:19 pm | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:23 am | 7:52 pm | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:46 am | 7:10 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:10 am | 6:27 pm | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:40 am | 4:56 pm | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:06 am | 4:51 pm | 9h 45m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Santa Fe with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Santa Fe getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Santa Fe.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Santa Fe?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 55°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Santa Fe?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 18°F and highs of 43°F.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Fe?
July gets the most precipitation, 2.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 0.5 inches.
Does it snow in Santa Fe?
Yes. Santa Fe averages 20 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
For comfortable weather, June to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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