At an altitude of 2133m (7000ft), Santa Fe is known for its clear light and clean air and indeed it has very few overcast days. July and August tend to be the wettest months, while December to March sees the heaviest snow of the year.
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Humidity (%) | Sunshine (hours) |
| Jan | -7 - 4 | 18 | 7 | |
| Feb | -5 - 6 | 20 | 8 | |
| Mar | -2 - 11 | 20 | 8 | |
| Apr | 2 - 15 | 25 | 10 | |
| May | 6 - 20 | 33 | 11 | |
| Jun | 11 - 26 | 28 | 12 | |
| Jul | 14 - 27 | 61 | 10 | |
| Aug | 13 - 26 | 58 | 10 | |
| Sep | 9 - 23 | 36 | 9 | |
| Oct | 3 - 17 | 31 | 9 | |
| Nov | -2 - 10 | 18 | 8 | |
| Dec | -7 - 4 | 18 | 7 |