Santa Fe (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Santa Fe is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Santa Fe, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in June to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Fe typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 357 mm. The climate in Santa Fe shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 66 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm of snow/rainfall over 5 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Fe Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Santa Fe offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (11.9 hours daily) and February (7.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Santa Fe in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, June and November are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 66 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 356 hours of sunshine.
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