Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Santa Fe in April
Santa Fe warms up: highs climb to 65°F (18°C), from 56°F in March, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 96/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 38%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 65°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 34°F (1°C), about 17°C (31°F) below the afternoon high.
The air is dry, at about 38% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (19 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around April
April is one of Santa Fe's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in March to 96/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
- Our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route is planned for Mid-Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 34°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Santa Fe in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ten Thousand Waves
Japanese-style mountain spa with outdoor hot tubs among the pines; soaking while it snows is the classic winter visit.
Why now April scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Loretto Chapel
Gothic chapel known for its 'miraculous' spiral staircase.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Romanesque stone cathedral at the end of San Francisco Street, with a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
Canyon Road
Half-mile lane packed with about 100 galleries in adobe houses.
La Choza
The Shed's sister restaurant near the Railyard, with the same chile and blue corn enchiladas.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk
On Christmas Eve, the gallery street fills with walkers, carolers, small bonfires and thousands of candlelit farolitos.
Nearby in April
- Abiquiú in April~42 mi · highs 66°F, 0.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taos in April~54 mi · highs 62°F, 1.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in April~58 mi · highs 74°F, 0.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in April~247 mi · highs 48°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 9°C (17°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,972 m to Santa Fe's ~2,132 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Santa Fe in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
How hot is Santa Fe in April?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santa Fe in April?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.3 in (338 mm).
What should I pack for Santa Fe in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 34°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Northern New Mexico High Desert Mar – May
Planning Santa Fe in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.