Best Time to Visit Santa Fe, New Mexico

USA

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April to October
Best Months
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January
Avoid
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Apr–Oct
Peak Season
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Camping, hiking and RV road trips
Ideal For

Santa Fe, New Mexico climate month by month

Jan
28°
1.1"
Feb
29°
0.9"
Mar
38°
1.2"
Apr
50°
0.4"
May
60°
1.1"
Jun
69°
2.0"
Jul
73°
1.5"
Aug
70°
1.4"
Sep
66°
0.8"
Oct
52°
1.2"
Nov
40°
0.7"
Dec
33°
1.1"

Top number = average temperature (°F), bar = average monthly rainfall (inches). Toggle units above.

🌍 When to go to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Based on recent climate averages (2021–2023, Open-Meteo), Santa Fe, New Mexico is warmest in July (around 23°C / 73°F) and coldest in January (around -2°C / 28°F). Rain is heaviest in June (about 52 mm) and lightest in April (about 10 mm). For comfortable camping and RV travel, aim for April to October.

Data source & date
  • Climate values: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis archive), 2021–2023 daily averages open-meteo.com ↗
  • Retrieved and frozen: 2026-07-20 (values are static, not live-fetched)
  • Monthly means are long-run averages, not a forecast — actual weather varies year to year. Season labels are derived from these values; travel advice is editorial.
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