Late winter · Weather & things to do
Santa Fe in February
Santa Fe sees its driest month, with just 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows of 21°F (-6°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 45°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 21°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 45°F (7°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in January to 63/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route is planned for Mid-Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 45°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 21°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Santa Fe in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Why now February scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ski Santa Fe
Ski area 25 minutes above town with a base above 3,000 m and views over the desert from the top lifts.
Why now Highs near 45°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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 One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.
The Shed
New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.
Loretto Chapel
Gothic chapel known for its 'miraculous' spiral staircase.
Nearby in February
- Abiquiú in February~42 mi · highs 47°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taos in February~54 mi · highs 43°F, 1.0 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in February~58 mi · highs 55°F, 0.5 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in February~247 mi · highs 31°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Santa Fe?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are April & May and August – October, at up to 99. Expect highs of 45°F (7°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Santa Fe in February?
Average highs are 45°F (7°C) and average lows 21°F (-6°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Santa Fe in February?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 13.3 in (338 mm).
What should I pack for Santa Fe in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 45°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 21°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Santa Fe in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.