Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Santa Fe in October?
Verdict
No — No, 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.