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 high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)18°C / 64°F
Rainfall16 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity30%🌵 dry
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine12.6 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall0.1 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.

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