Best Time to Visit Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Santa Fe is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Santa Fe for sunny, dry weather is June and September — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.4°C / 29.5°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in July, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in (April) to 74 mm / 2.9 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santa Fe's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 19°C66.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16.7°C62.1°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
The best time to visit Santa Fe for sunny, dry weather is June, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and the driest is April with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Fe's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santa Fe?
The rainy season at Santa Fe, New Mexico runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 26 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is August (74 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Santa Fe?
The driest month in Santa Fe is April, averaging about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.3°C / 46.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santa Fe?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santa Fe — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 74 mm / 2.9 in in August, and the coldest month averages -1.4°C / 29.5°F.
Is Santa Fe climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santa Fe figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Santa Fe specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.