Best Time to Visit Taos, New Mexico
USA
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May to October
Best Months
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February
Avoid
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May–Oct
Peak Season
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Camping, hiking and RV road trips
Ideal For
Taos, New Mexico climate month by month
Jan
24°
1.0"
Feb
25°
1.3"
Mar
33°
1.9"
Apr
46°
0.6"
May
57°
1.2"
Jun
66°
1.6"
Jul
70°
1.3"
Aug
67°
0.9"
Sep
63°
0.9"
Oct
49°
0.9"
Nov
38°
0.5"
Dec
29°
1.5"
Top number = average temperature (°F), bar = average monthly rainfall (inches). Toggle units above.
🌍 When to go to Taos, New Mexico
Based on recent climate averages (2021–2023, Open-Meteo), Taos, New Mexico is warmest in July (around 21°C / 70°F) and coldest in January (around -5°C / 24°F). Rain is heaviest in March (about 47 mm) and lightest in November (about 13 mm). For comfortable camping and RV travel, aim for May 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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