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Santa Fe weather in January (New Mexico, United States of America)

How is the weather in Santa Fe in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Santa Fe typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C.

Santa Fe in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 228 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Fe climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Fe, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santa Fe in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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