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Santa Fe Weather in May

Santa Fe in May

The short of it: Santa Fe in May averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 13 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 23° · rain 48 mm · daylight 13 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Santa Fe brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 23°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 13 min in mid-May, 34 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Santa Fe runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. González, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Santa Fe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 13 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GonzálezTamaulipas5 km N35°23°48 mm
Estación ManuelTamaulipas13 km ESE35°23°44 mm
Graciano SánchezTamaulipas19 km SW35°23°53 mm
MagiscatzinTamaulipas27 km W36°23°54 mm
TantoyuquitaTamaulipas30 km SSW36°23°56 mm
López RayónTamaulipas32 km S35°24°53 mm
Los AztecasTamaulipas37 km SSW36°23°59 mm
Nueva ApoloniaTamaulipas38 km SSW36°23°61 mm

The Almanac · Santa Fe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Santa Fe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°26 mm5 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°15°11 mm6 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°18°15 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April34°20°27 mm7 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
May36°23°48 mm7 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
June36°24°163 mm6 km/h13 h 31 min✦
July35°24°153 mm6 km/h13 h 24 min✦
August35°24°131 mm6 km/h12 h 55 min✦
September34°23°157 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦
October32°20°107 mm5 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
November29°17°24 mm5 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
December27°14°18 mm5 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Santa Fe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Santa Fe in May?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Santa Fe?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Santa Fe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 45 min in December to 13 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Santa Fe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Santa Fe in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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