Santa Fe weather in May
May in Santa Fe: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Santa Fe · #117 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Santa Fe climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 30% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Fe in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Santa Fe?
- May in Santa Fe: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Santa Fe on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Fe in May?
- In May, Santa Fe averages a daily high of 22.5°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 16.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Fe in May?
- Santa Fe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.