Santa Fe Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Santa Fe. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C (64°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in January to 7°C (45°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Santa Fe has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1188 mm (47 in) of rainfall annually. Santa Fe can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 140 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation spread across 5 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

Santa Fe can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Fe.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 84%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year