Climate Insights for Chimayo

The climate in Chimayo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 265mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 26mm of rainfall. Chimayo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season.

Chimayo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Chimayo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 265mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 26mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 16mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Chimayo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chimayo, which began on March 20, 2026. Chimayo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Chimayo is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chimayo 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.