Four seasons define the weather here. Santa Fe averages 300 sunny days per year, with 14 inches of rain and 17 inches of snow annually. The hottest days arrive in June, when temperatures soar into the high 90s. Because of the altitude, temperatures can change by 30 degrees in a single day, and sometimes all four seasons seem to pass through in a 24-hour time period. Expect sudden rain showers and cool evenings in summer and snow from November through April.

Use sunscreen and wear a hat. At 7,000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe is closer to the sun, and the sun shines 300 days of the year.

Santa Fe’s climate is dry, with sometimes less than 20 percent humidity. Nights and early mornings are cool, even in July and August.

Santa Fe is in mountain and ski country, so expect six to eight major snowfalls from November to April.

The climate in Santa Fe can change rapidly and often. In the summer, days can be hot (90+) and nights quite cool (low 60’s). Be sure to check current conditions before traveling as monsoon rains can quickly cool down a hot day and bring unexpected floods and rapid humidity. The average temperature difference between Albuquerque and Santa Fe is between 6-8° on any given day.

Average Temperatures in Santa Fe

JAN  Hi 42° 19° Lo
FEB Hi 48° 24° Lo
MAR Hi 55° 28° Lo
APR Hi 64° 33° Lo
MAY Hi 72° 42° Lo
JUN Hi 83° 51° Lo
JUL Hi 86° 56° Lo
AUG Hi 83° 54° Lo
SEP Hi 78° 48° Lo
OCT Hi 67° 37° Lo
NOV Hi 52° 26° Lo
DEC Hi 44° 19° Lo