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Will I be hot?

Will I be hot in Santa Fe in October?

Verdict

NoNo, comfortable.

Highs cap at 66°F — no heat-management gear needed.

Day vs. night

Day

66°F

Comfortable

A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.

Night

37°F

Cold

Cold enough that a hat and gloves become mandatory.

Why

Santa Fe in October averages highs of 66°F, lows of 37°F, 5 rainy days.

Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.

The day-to-night temperature swing is 29°F, which is the real story here — the average number hides how different midday and midnight feel.

Nearby months

Packing pointers

Curious about the nighttime instead? Check will-i-be-cold