October verdict

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States in October

Weather score49Mixed

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.

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

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

28mm

Sun

8.7h

Weather score

49

Mixed

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Trip feel

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.

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Temperature

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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.

Weather score

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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.

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