Early spring · Weather & things to do
Santa Fe in March
Santa Fe warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 45°F in February, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain or snow.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.7 in (18 mm)
- Humidity
- 46%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 56°F (13°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and August – October).
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in February to 81/100.
- March 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 — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 27°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Santa Fe in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return
Immersive art installation inside a Victorian house with secret passages.
Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Why now March scores 81/100 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 56°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Palace of the Governors
Adobe seat of government from the 1610s, now a history museum; Native artists sell jewelry under its portal.
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
The Shed
New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.
Nearby in March
- Abiquiú in March~42 mi · highs 56°F, 0.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taos in March~54 mi · highs 53°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in March~58 mi · highs 65°F, 0.4 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in March~247 mi · highs 38°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 10°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Santa Fe?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 99 in April & May and August – October. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
How cold is Santa Fe in March?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Santa Fe in March?
Not much: about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 2nd-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 March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 27°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Northern New Mexico High Desert Mar – May
Planning Santa Fe in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.