Taos weather in December
December in Taos: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Taos · #283 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Taos climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 cm / 8.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Taos in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Taos?
- December in Taos: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Taos on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Taos in December?
- In December, Taos averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -6.6°C, with about 30.9 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taos in December?
- Taos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
- Does it snow in Taos in December?
- Taos sees roughly 20.7 cm of snowfall in December.