December · United States
Best time to visit Taos in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taos in December
Average temperature -1°C, 22 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Taos scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taos layers a Pueblo, an adobe art colony and the Sangre de Cristo mountains above the Rio Grande.
December in Taos: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At -1°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 22 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 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 Taos — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taos in December?
- In December, Taos averages -1°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Taos?
- December earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taos in December?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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