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Santa Fe, Santa Fe Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Santa Fe, Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, Santa Fe gets 1017 mm of precipitation a year over about 65 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and July the coldest (average low 7°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Santa Fe, Santa Fe has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in July to 31°C in January. March is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 8° | 18° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 13° | 25° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 18° | 31° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 14° | 24° |
How much rain does Santa Fe get?
Santa Fe gets 1017 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 65 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 74% of Argentina.
March is the wettest month, with 140 mm. July is the driest, with 28 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 7.
Santa Fe weather by month
Santa Fe weather in January
In January, Santa Fe averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 129 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 8°C (1980).
Santa Fe weather in February
In February, Santa Fe averages a high of 30°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 99 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 40°C (2023) and the record low is 7°C (1975).
Santa Fe weather in March
In March, Santa Fe averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 140 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 38°C (1970) and the record low is 4°C (1976).
Santa Fe weather in April
In April, Santa Fe averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 34°C (2018) and the record low is 2°C (1976). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in May
In May, Santa Fe averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (1997) and the record low is -2°C (1977). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in June
In June, Santa Fe averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 30°C (2015) and the record low is -6°C (1979). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in July
In July, Santa Fe averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 32°C (2008) and the record low is -7°C (1976). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in August
In August, Santa Fe averages a high of 20°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is -6°C (1974). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in September
In September, Santa Fe averages a high of 22°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is -4°C (1974). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in October
In October, Santa Fe averages a high of 25°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (1972). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Fe weather in November
In November, Santa Fe averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 87 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is 2°C (1975).
Santa Fe weather in December
In December, Santa Fe averages a high of 30°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 138 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 39°C (1971) and the record low is 4°C (1971).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Santa Fe
December is the sunniest month in Santa Fe, with estimated sunshine of 68% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 52%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 62% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Santa Fe is sunnier than 74% of Argentina.
Humidity peaks in June at 76% and is lowest in October at 56%.
Santa Fe has about 32 days a year above 32°C. Santa Fe is hotter than 63% of Argentina.
First and last freeze in Santa Fe
The first fall freeze in Santa Fe typically comes around June 29, and the last spring freeze around August 1. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 332 days.
Santa Fe weather records
These records cover PARANA AERO during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Santa Fe station is 42°C, on January 14, 2022. The coldest is -7°C, on July 10, 1976.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 350 mm of precipitation, on March 2, 1981.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Santa Fe
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 13°C.
Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 31° | 129 mm | 6 | 63% | 65% | 42° | 8° |
| February | 18° | 30° | 99 mm | 6 | 66% | 67% | 40° | 7° |
| March | 17° | 28° | 140 mm | 7 | 71% | 60% | 38° | 4° |
| April | 14° | 24° | 116 mm | 7 | 74% | 62% | 34° | 2° |
| May | 11° | 21° | 59 mm | 5 | 74% | 55% | 33° | -2° |
| June | 8° | 18° | 31 mm | 4 | 76% | 52% | 30° | -6° |
| July | 7° | 17° | 28 mm | 3 | 72% | 61% | 32° | -7° |
| August | 8° | 20° | 37 mm | 3 | 63% | 67% | 34° | -6° |
| September | 10° | 22° | 54 mm | 4 | 60% | 60% | 37° | -4° |
| October | 13° | 25° | 100 mm | 7 | 56% | 66% | 39° | 0° |
| November | 16° | 28° | 87 mm | 6 | 58% | 62% | 38° | 2° |
| December | 18° | 30° | 138 mm | 7 | 59% | 68% | 39° | 4° |
Station: PARANA AERO, 26 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Santa Fe climate questions
How much rain does Santa Fe get?
Santa Fe gets 1017 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 65 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Santa Fe?
March is the wettest month in Santa Fe, with 140 mm. July is the driest, with 28 mm.
How many rainy days does Santa Fe have a year?
Santa Fe has about 65 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Santa Fe?
January is the warmest month in Santa Fe, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa Fe?
July is the coldest month in Santa Fe, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Santa Fe?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Santa Fe station is 42°C, set on January 14, 2022. The record low is -7°C, on July 10, 1976.
What is the sunniest month in Santa Fe?
December is the sunniest month in Santa Fe, with estimated sunshine of 68% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Santa Fe?
The first fall freeze in Santa Fe typically comes around June 29. The last spring freeze is around August 1.
What is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.