Our verdict
The best time to visit Taos is September-November
The warmest month of the year in Taos is July, where the average temperature gets to around 25℃ (76℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 28℃ (82℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -15℃ (5℉) at night.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Taos during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Taos in July. Head over there in November instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Taos, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Taos seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Taos as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Taos is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Taos
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Taos for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Taos climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Taos for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Taos in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in February
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in April
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in May
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in June
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Taos in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Taos in August
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Taos in September
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Taos in October
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in November
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Taos in December
- Average temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taos in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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