The Best Time to Walk in Santa Fe in December
December in Santa Fe is cold, but the walk is still yours if you time it right. Aim for almost any hour, when it's as warm as it's going to get. Bundle up, watch your footing, and keep it shorter than usual.
The window this month
Aim for almost any hour — this is one of the easy stretches of the year here. Expect highs near 43°F and lows around 18°F, at about 42% humidity.
If you're keeping up a daily walk through a Santa Fe December, the midday walk is both the warmest and the safest. On the harshest days, a shorter loop or an indoor lap still keeps the habit alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time of day to walk in Santa Fe in December?
In December, the comfortable window in Santa Fe is almost any hour — this is one of the easy stretches of the year here.
Is it too cold to walk in Santa Fe in December?
Rarely too cold to walk at all if you dress for it — but timing matters. Almost any hour is the warmest, safest stretch.
