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Taos (NM) Climate by Month

The temperature in Taos can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Taos can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -12°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Taos typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 344 mm. The climate in Taos shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 53 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of snowfall over 7 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Taos 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:
  • When is summer in Taos?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Taos have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, June and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Taos?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Taos?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Taos?
    July tops the wettest month list with 53 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Taos?
    February is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Taos (NM)

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | -7°C
    W 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    14°C | -5°C
    SW 29 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    11°C | -3°C
    SW 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain