May verdict

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States in May

Weather score62Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, United States travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

29mm

Sun

11h

Weather score

62

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May29mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Santa Fe's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May11 hours average sun

May is brighter than Santa Fe's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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May62 weather score

May sits close to Santa Fe's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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