What’s the climate like in Taos?
The current climate of Taos features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Taos in recent years was 36°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in February 2022.
On average, Taos gets 305 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 127 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Taos?
The best time to visit Taos for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Taos. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Taos
The climate table of Taos shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -11 | -7 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | -1 | -6 | -9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 14 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 71 | 43 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
| Snow (cm) | 38 | 29 | 17 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 | 4,8 | 9,9 | 23 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 305 mm per year, averaging 25 mm per month
- Snowfall: 127 cm per year
- Driest months: 10 mm in February, 14 mm in January and March
- Wettest months: 71 mm in July, 43 mm in August and 25 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Taos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Taos, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Taos
This graph shows how much precipitation Taos, New Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Taos
This graph shows how much snow Taos, New Mexico, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Taos
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Taos, New Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Taos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Taos, New Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Taos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Taos, New Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Taos
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Taos, New Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Taos by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Taos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
