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Santa Fe
Visit in June — score 89/100 · avg high 98°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 31° | 55° | 9° | 4 | 17 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 46 | 35° | 62° | 14° | 4 | 14 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 51 | 43° | 72° | 20° | 4 | 18 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 65 | 51° | 80° | 23° | 4 | 15 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 77 | 61° | 87° | 33° | 6 | 22 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| June | 89 | 73° | 98° | 47° | 6 | 24 | 14.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 64 | 75° | 98° | 55° | 16 | 63 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 69 | 73° | 94° | 54° | 12 | 49 | 13.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 68 | 66° | 90° | 42° | 10 | 39 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 54 | 53° | 80° | 26° | 7 | 29 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 46 | 41° | 69° | 19° | 5 | 19 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 33 | 33° | 58° | 11° | 6 | 25 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 25°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Santa Fe (March, April, May) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 25°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 77/100.
Summer
- Score
- 74/100
- High
- 96°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Santa Fe (June, July, August) brings average highs of 96°F and lows of 52°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 74/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Fall
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Santa Fe (September, October, November) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 29°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Winter
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 12°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Santa Fe (December, January, February) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 12°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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