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Climate in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, United States has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.5°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3631 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 6.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Desert
Comfort score
63/100

Climate overview

Santa Fe, United States has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.5°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3631 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 6.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Santa Fe is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average21.5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (36.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (6.8°C)
  • Comfort score63/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Santa Fe receives about 121 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 11 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Santa Fe sees an estimated 3631 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Santa Fe monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan21.8°C6.8°C14 mm1234 h
Feb22.7°C7.7°C13 mm1243 h
Mar25.4°C10.4°C12 mm1268 h
Apr29°C14°C10 mm1303 h
May32.6°C17.6°C8 mm1337 h
Jun35.2°C20.2°C6 mm1362 h
Jul36.2°C21.2°C5 mm0371 h
Aug35.2°C20.2°C6 mm1362 h
Sep32.6°C17.6°C8 mm1337 h
Oct29°C14°C12 mm1303 h
Nov25.4°C10.4°C13 mm1268 h
Dec22.7°C7.7°C14 mm1243 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Santa Fe are Feb, Dec, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    22°C / 7°C

    41 mm rain

  • Spring

    29°C / 14°C

    30 mm rain

  • Summer

    36°C / 21°C

    17 mm rain

  • Autumn

    29°C / 14°C

    33 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Santa Fe has a climate comfort score of 63/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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