December · United States
Best time to visit Santa Fe in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santa Fe in December
Average temperature 2°C, 17 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Santa Fe scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santa Fe's adobe architecture, art galleries and green-chile cooking define the American Southwest.
December in Santa Fe: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Santa Fe — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santa Fe in December?
- In December, Santa Fe averages 2°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Santa Fe?
- December earns a 6.1/10 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 December?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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