Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Taos in July
Taos's warmest month brings highs averaging 86°F (30°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 75/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What July feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 86°F (30°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (71 mm).
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and August – October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (July – September), which brings about 6.9 in (174 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in June to 75/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taos in July
Afternoons run hot (86°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Williams Lake Trail
Alpine hike from Taos Ski Valley to a lake below Wheeler Peak.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Millicent Rogers Museum
Native American and Hispanic art collection in a hacienda-style house.
Why now A break from 86°F afternoons.
San Francisco de Asís Mission Church
Adobe church with massive buttresses painted by O'Keeffe and photographed by Ansel Adams.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Michael's Kitchen
Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now July scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in July
- Abiquiú in July~44 mi · highs 90°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in July~54 mi · highs 87°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Albuquerque in July~110 mi · highs 94°F, 2.0 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Aspen in July~204 mi · highs 80°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 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.
Taos in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Taos?
It's middling, scoring 75/100. The best months are April – June and August – October, at up to 97. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Taos in July?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in July?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely).
Planning Taos in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.