Taos (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Taos can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Taos Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
almost clear and no rain clear and no rain partly cloudy and chance of rainForecast for Taos (NM)
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4 m/s
7 m/s
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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, 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 53 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
