Spring
March
March is a time of transition. Although the weather can be erratic, switching from winter to spring and back again--sometimes in the course of a single day--it's still a great time for spring skiing and exploring acres of wilderness on bike, horse or foot.
Dress warmly and in layers so you're prepared for any kind of weather. March can also bring windy conditions. If you're a kite flier, this is the time to visit. The high temperature this time of year averages 55 degrees and the low temperature averages 28 degrees.
Because March is part of the city's off-season for tourists, you'll find some great deals on lodging, dining and things to do, including spa treatments and shopping excursions. The city's arts and culture calendar remains busy, with music, dance and theatrical performances as well as gallery openings and museum exhibits. This could be a prime time to explore your artistic side with a class in painting, pottery or photography. Or take a cooking class and learn to prepare some of Santa Fe's famous cuisine. To unwind from a busy day, check out a local or visiting band at one of the city's nightlife venues, or sing along with the crowd at a lively piano bar.
April
As spring arrives in our high mountain city, more than just the weather starts to heat up. Friday night gallery openings pick up, the celebrated Santa Fe Farmers Market moves outdoors, and concerts, plays and dance performances take place around Santa Fe.
As the winter snow starts to melt and the weather warms up, the high water river rafting season begins. Depending on the previous winter's snow accumulation, you can enjoy the thrills of whitewater rafting from mid-April through mid-June.
April's average high temperature reaches 64 degrees and the low is 33. This month brings aromatic apricot blossoms to trees all around town, providing a late frost doesn't strike first, so it's a great time to get outdoors and explore the city. Take a walking tour to see historic sites and learn about Santa Fe's compelling past. Explore our architectural treasures, public parks and gardens, and distinctive shops and galleries. Visit one of our 16 museums devoted to New Mexico history and art, Native American culture and art, Spanish Colonial art and heritage and folk art from around the world. Kids love to play indoors and out at the Santa Fe Children's Museum.
May
May is a beautiful month in Santa Fe, filled with the fragrance of lilacs thanks to Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, who, according to legend, imported a few bushes from his native France after arriving in New Mexico in the 19th century.With an average temperature of 72 degrees in the day, and 42 degrees at night, the weather is perfect for sightseeing Santa Fe.
Stroll around the Plaza and visit the shops, museums and historic sites. Take a historic walking tour or rent a bike and explore neighborhoods with intriguing adobe homes built more than a century ago. Climb aboard the Santa Fe Southern Railway for a leisurely train ride along the route established in 1880 as the famous Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Civil War buffs travel here for battle re-enactments, military drills and cannon firings during the annual weekend marking New Mexico's role in the U.S. Civil War.
The outdoors season starts to kick into high gear this month. That's because the weather tempts you to be outside, with an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 42 degrees. Consider joining some 2,500 riders in the annual Santa Fe Century for a 100-mile bicycle ride through spectacular scenery. Or get out into the acres of surrounding wilderness for excellent fishing in high mountain rivers and lakes. Take the whole family for a guided river-rafting trip on the Rio Grande then spend the evening admiring the glittering planets, stars and other celestial jewels during a sky tour. With some of the darkest skies in the country, New Mexico provides the perfect place for admiring the universe.
Dress warmly and in layers so you're prepared for any kind of weather. March can also bring windy conditions. If you're a kite flier, this is the time to visit. The high temperature this time of year averages 55 degrees and the low temperature averages 28 degrees.
Because March is part of the city's off-season for tourists, you'll find some great deals on lodging, dining and things to do, including spa treatments and shopping excursions. The city's arts and culture calendar remains busy, with music, dance and theatrical performances as well as gallery openings and museum exhibits. This could be a prime time to explore your artistic side with a class in painting, pottery or photography. Or take a cooking class and learn to prepare some of Santa Fe's famous cuisine. To unwind from a busy day, check out a local or visiting band at one of the city's nightlife venues, or sing along with the crowd at a lively piano bar.
April
As the winter snow starts to melt and the weather warms up, the high water river rafting season begins. Depending on the previous winter's snow accumulation, you can enjoy the thrills of whitewater rafting from mid-April through mid-June.
April's average high temperature reaches 64 degrees and the low is 33. This month brings aromatic apricot blossoms to trees all around town, providing a late frost doesn't strike first, so it's a great time to get outdoors and explore the city. Take a walking tour to see historic sites and learn about Santa Fe's compelling past. Explore our architectural treasures, public parks and gardens, and distinctive shops and galleries. Visit one of our 16 museums devoted to New Mexico history and art, Native American culture and art, Spanish Colonial art and heritage and folk art from around the world. Kids love to play indoors and out at the Santa Fe Children's Museum.
May
Stroll around the Plaza and visit the shops, museums and historic sites. Take a historic walking tour or rent a bike and explore neighborhoods with intriguing adobe homes built more than a century ago. Climb aboard the Santa Fe Southern Railway for a leisurely train ride along the route established in 1880 as the famous Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Civil War buffs travel here for battle re-enactments, military drills and cannon firings during the annual weekend marking New Mexico's role in the U.S. Civil War.
The outdoors season starts to kick into high gear this month. That's because the weather tempts you to be outside, with an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 42 degrees. Consider joining some 2,500 riders in the annual Santa Fe Century for a 100-mile bicycle ride through spectacular scenery. Or get out into the acres of surrounding wilderness for excellent fishing in high mountain rivers and lakes. Take the whole family for a guided river-rafting trip on the Rio Grande then spend the evening admiring the glittering planets, stars and other celestial jewels during a sky tour. With some of the darkest skies in the country, New Mexico provides the perfect place for admiring the universe.