Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Santa Fe
United States · North America
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 4 wet days this month.
13%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 61° and nights feel near 43°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
69%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 69°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning62°F
Rain3%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday69°F
Rain6%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain7%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening68°F
Rain5%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.0 | 57 |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 0.6 | 4 | 9.9 | 53 |
| Mar | 58 | 33 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.0 | 44 |
| Apr | 67 | 40 | 0.7 | 4 | 12.0 | 35 |
| May | 76 | 49 | 0.7 | 4 | 13.2 | 32 |
| Jun | 85 | 58 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.6 | 32 |
| Jul | 86 | 62 | 1.1 | 6 | 13.1 | 44 |
| Aug | 84 | 61 | 1.0 | 6 | 12.4 | 47 |
| Sep | 79 | 54 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.5 | 45 |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.3 | 47 |
| Nov | 54 | 31 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.4 | 49 |
| Dec | 43 | 23 | 0.8 | 4 | 8.8 | 56 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology