Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Taos in October
Taos cools off: highs slip to 64°F (18°C), from 76°F in September, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (32 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 37°F (3°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (32 mm) for the month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 35%.
Plan around October
October is one of Taos's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 74/100.
- Comfort holds steady from September (96 → 97/100).
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 37°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Taos in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Millicent Rogers Museum
Native American and Hispanic art collection in a hacienda-style house.
San Francisco de Asís Mission Church
Adobe church with massive buttresses painted by O'Keeffe and photographed by Ansel Adams.
Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now October scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Michael's Kitchen
Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.
Nearby in October
- Abiquiú in October~44 mi · highs 67°F, 1.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in October~54 mi · highs 65°F, 1.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Albuquerque in October~110 mi · highs 73°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in October~204 mi · highs 54°F, 1.7 in rain · 6°C (10°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 ~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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Taos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Taos in October?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in October?
Not much: about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 37°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Taos in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.