Santa Fe FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Santa Fe.

When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is a year-round destination with a comparatively mild climate due to its altitude of 2,194m. April to October is the best time to visit with the warmest weather and the most festivals July-September. Temperatures range 20-28°C in summer (June-August), 8-22°C in spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October), and from below freezing to 10°C in winter (November-March).

What is the official language of Santa Fe?

Both English and Spanish are widely spoken in Santa Fe and across New Mexico.

What is the time difference between the UK and Santa Fe?

GMT – 7 hours

What places combine well with Santa Fe?

The city of Santa Fe is an iconic stop on the Route 66 with rich colonial history and Native American ancestry. Situated within easy reach of Route 66 stops like Albuquerque, Gallup, Tucumcari and Holbrook, Santa Fe makes for a convenient and interesting stopping point on any road trip.

What are the main cultural events in Santa Fe?

Indian Market (August): this huge market transforms the city into an open air arts and crafts fair for Native American culture.

Fiesta of Santa Fe (September): the city’s biggest festival with religious ceremonies, a procession and the burning of a 50 ft-tall effigy, Zozobra, also known as Old Man Gloom.

Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta (September): a celebration of New Mexican food and drink.