Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Santa Fe in November
Santa Fe cools off: highs slip to 52°F (11°C), from 65°F in October, with lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 77/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 52°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 26°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and August – October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 26°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The drier spell starts: rain or snow falls to 0.7 in (19 mm) after 1.2 in (30 mm) in October.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so November 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 — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Santa Fe in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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 November scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Shed
New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
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.
Museum of International Folk Art
Huge folk art collection on Museum Hill, including the Girard miniature dioramas.
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.
Nearby in November
- Abiquiú in November~42 mi · highs 54°F, 0.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Taos in November~54 mi · highs 51°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Albuquerque in November~58 mi · highs 60°F, 0.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in November~247 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Santa Fe?
It's middling, scoring 77/100. The best months are April & May and August – October, at up to 99. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain or snow. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Santa Fe in November?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Santa Fe in November?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 3rd-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 November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Santa Fe in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.