Best time to visit Taos, NM

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Taos runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.1°F
Low
12.2°F
Precip
0.67 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

February Cool
High
46.4°F
Low
19.4°F
Precip
0.45 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

March Cool
High
55.2°F
Low
25.3°F
Precip
0.71 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Cool
High
63.0°F
Low
30.5°F
Precip
0.83 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 12h 56m

May Cool
High
72.9°F
Low
37.1°F
Precip
1.22 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

June Good
High
83.7°F
Low
47.4°F
Precip
0.86 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 26m

July Good
High
86.5°F
Low
52.7°F
Precip
1.53 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

August Good
High
84.2°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
1.77 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 23m

September Good
High
78.1°F
Low
44.8°F
Precip
1.37 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Cool
High
67.0°F
Low
32.3°F
Precip
1.34 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 3m

November Cool
High
53.1°F
Low
22.4°F
Precip
0.88 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 1m

December Cold
High
42.4°F
Low
13.6°F
Precip
1.07 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 32m

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