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Santa Fe in October

One of the best months — score 98 of 100

Typical October days in Santa Fe reach about 68°F with nights near 38°F.

Avg high

68°F

1991–2020 normal

Avg low

38°F

1991–2020 normal

Rain total

1.22 in

in a typical October

Rain days

days with at least 0.01 in

Daylight

11h 13m

at mid-October, computed

What to pack for Santa Fe in October

An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
Layers — afternoons run about 30° warmer than mornings.

Every packing line is triggered by a number on this page — the rules are on How we pick.

October vs. the alternatives

This month

October · 98

High 68°F · rain 6 days

Best month

April · 98

High 66°F · rain 5 days

Neighbors

September (91) · November (81) · 91

High 80°F · rain 7 days

The whole year in Santa Fe

JAN
44°F
Rain 4 days
Daylight 9h 59m FEB
50°F
Rain 4 days
Daylight 10h 50m MAR
59°F
Rain 5 days
Daylight 11h 51m APR
66°F
★ Best
Rain 5 days
Daylight 13h 03m MAY
76°F
★ Best
Rain 4 days
Daylight 14h 02m JUN
87°F
Rain 4 days
Daylight 14h 34m JUL
88°F
Rain 11 days
Daylight 14h 21m AUG
86°F
Rain 10 days
Daylight 13h 30m SEP
80°F
Rain 7 days
Daylight 12h 22m OCT
68°F
★ Best
Rain 6 days
Daylight 11h 13m NOV
54°F
Rain 4 days
Daylight 10h 14m DEC
44°F
Rain 4 days
Daylight 9h 45m

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.