Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
28mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h 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.
October18°C average high
October is close to Santa Fe's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October28mm average rain
October 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.
October8.7 hours average sun
October sits close to Santa Fe's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October49 weather score
October scores below Santa Fe's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.