Climate Insights for Santa Fe

The climate in Santa Fe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 222mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Santa Fe is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Santa Fe has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.

Santa Fe is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 222mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 33mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 32mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Santa Fe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Santa Fe, which began on June 21, 2026. Santa Fe is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in April at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Santa Fe is during April, May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -20°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Fe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.