Taos
An adobe pueblo continuously inhabited for over a thousand years and still a living community rather than a museum, an art colony that has drawn painters for a century for the same high-desert light, and ski slopes above town that stay open well after the pueblo turns green again below.
The best time to visit Taos is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 18:59 (UTC-6).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 65°F · rain 0.6in · 13.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Santa Fe, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| February | 5°C41°F | 22mm0.9in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 11°C53°F | 37mm1.5in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 18°C65°F | 15mm0.6in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C74°F | 20mm0.8in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| June | 28°C83°F | 33mm1.3in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C87°F | 35mm1.4in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| August | 29°C85°F | 16mm0.6in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| September | 26°C78°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 18°C64°F | 29mm1.1in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 11°C52°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| December | 5°C41°F | 28mm1.1in | 9.8h9.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Taos?
The best time to visit Taos is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).
How warm does Taos get?
Typical daytime highs in Taos are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 4°C (39°F).
Is Taos expensive?
On the ground, Taos is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Taos good for?
Taos is good for old stones and real towns, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace.