Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Santa Fe in September
Santa Fe cools off: highs slip to 77°F (25°C), from 84°F in August, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (41 mm)
- Humidity
- 48%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 77°F (25°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 1.6 in (41 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Santa Fe's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 65°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort improves from 85/100 in August to 97/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so September 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 — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Santa Fe in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Why now September scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return
Immersive art installation inside a Victorian house with secret passages.
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.
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 Highs near 77°F and 1.6 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.
Nearby in September
- Abiquiú in September~42 mi · highs 80°F, 1.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Taos in September~54 mi · highs 76°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Albuquerque in September~58 mi · highs 85°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in September~247 mi · highs 69°F, 1.8 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so September is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Santa Fe in September?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santa Fe in September?
Not much: about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.3 in (338 mm).
What should I pack for Santa Fe in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Santa Fe in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.