Santa Fe Weather by Month
Santa Fe rests at an altitude of 7,000 feet and is situated at the base of 12,000-foot mountains. Our weather has four distinct but hospitable seasons. We receive an average of 14 inches of rain annually (heaviest in July and August) and enjoy 300+ days of sunshine a year, with an average relative humidity of less than 50 percent. Evenings are cool even in summer, and winter generally brings snow for skiers. The rain showers of the summer monsoon season usually start up in the afternoon and last for an hour or two at most, leaving the rest of the day sunny and the evening pleasant and cool.
What to Wear in Santa Fe
January: Yes, it's winter! You'll need stout shoes or stylish boots to stay warm and dry, and a winter jacket is a must. Gloves are a necessity and definitely bring a hat - especially if your ears chill easily! Since the sun may be out, lightweight down is a good choice, and be sure to pack a least one sweater. And you can always warm yourself inside out by taking a chile-centric cooking class at the Santa Fe Cooking School - part of our Muy Sabrosa package.

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| January |
15°F-43°F (-9.44°-6.11°C) |
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| February |
21°F-49°F (-6.1°-9.44° C) |
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| March |
26°F-56°F (-3.33°C-13.33° C) |
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| April |
30°F-64°F (-1.11°-17.78° C) |
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| May |
37°F-72°F (-2.78°C-22.2°C) |
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| June |
47°F-82°F (8.34°C-27.78°C) |
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| July |
52°F-84°F (11.11°C-28.89°C) |
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| August |
51°F-81°F (10.56°C-27.22° C) |
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| September |
44°F-75°F (6.67°C-23.89°C) |
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| October |
34°F-67°F (3.11°C-19.44°C) |
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| November |
24°F-55°F (-4.45°C-12.78°C) |
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| December |
16°F-48°F (-8.89°C-8.89°C) |
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August: Afternoon rains are still likely, but since it's mostly hot and dry in the daytime, protect your skin from the altitude and the sun. Casual summer clothing or fancy attire for the Opera or Chamber Music Festival mean that packing an outfit that can dress-up or dress-down is a good option. It's best to always have a light wrap handy at night. And your sturdy outdoor gear is a must if you plan to do some fly-fishing - cast a glance at our Reel Deal Fly Fishing package!
September: Autumn arrives and so does cooler weather. It may be like summer, or you may wish you had packed something warmer, so do that in advance. Yes to a light jacket, and if you are a "cold hands warm heart" person, bring a sweater too. Sandals are okay, but nice flat shoes will be fine without socks. Or you can pick up a cool pair of moccasins while you are here - they'll fit nicely into a Santa Fe spiritual tune-up as you partake of our Find Your Spirit package.
October: You know you'll want to be outside, because it's so glorious now. Walking shoes, a warm but lightweight jacket, long pants and a scarf should all be in your suitcase when you unpack, and bring gloves if you plan to hike up in the higher country. Casual attire is Santa Fe-style, even for dining or visiting great museums like the O'Keeffe - especially when you're out and about on our OK O'Keeffe package!
November: Snow is just around the corner, unless it hasn't already made an appearance. Now you'll need a real winter coat, even if you shed it over the back of a chair, and the gloves and hat and scarf will come in handy. Even with snow, Santa Fe streets dry up quickly if boots take up too much luggage space. That's definitely no problem, however, if you are taking a Santa Fe road trip as part of your Wholly Hybrid package!
December: Not necessarily the snowiest month, but we always hope the snow makes an appearance for the holidays! You'll need standard winter gear, inner-wear and outer-wear, and silk underwear makes a nice lining. On a sunny day, you may get by with a wool sweater and a down vest, and on really sunny days, you may even be taking the vest off! Hat, gloves, scarf, boots: yes, especially if you plan to see the farolitos on Christmas Eve!