September · United States
Best time to visit Taos in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taos in September
Average temperature 16°C, 38 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 50% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 50%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Taos scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
September in Taos — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Taos at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taos in September?
- In September, Taos averages 16°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Taos?
- September earns a 9.7/10 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 September?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 50% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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