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

Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
62
Good
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.
Map
Compare Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.