April · United States
Best time to visit Santa Fe in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santa Fe in April
Average temperature 11°C, 5 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 35% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 35%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Santa Fe scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santa Fe's adobe architecture, art galleries and green-chile cooking define the American Southwest.
April is one of the strongest months in Santa Fe (4th)
April averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Santa Fe (4th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santa Fe in April?
- In April, Santa Fe averages 11°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Santa Fe?
- April earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santa Fe in April?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 35% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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