Taos weather in December (New Mexico, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Taos this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Taos typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -11°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Taos in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Taos. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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