Monthly climate guide
Taos weather in April
Expect cool weather in Taos in April: afternoons reach about 15°C (59°F), while nights drop to around -1°C (30°F). Around 28 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 5°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Taos is usually about 5°C cooler than Santa Fe, 90 km away, in April.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 16°C, so pack a layer.
- Temperatures are climbing — May is around 5°C warmer.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -1°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
Avg high
15°C
59°F
Avg low
-1°C
30°F
Rainfall
28 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
47%
relative
Sky
48%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Taos weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | -9°C / 17°F | 25 mm | 67% | 48% |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -7°C / 19°F | 27 mm | 63% | 48% |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | -3°C / 26°F | 24 mm | 53% | 45% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | -1°C / 30°F | 28 mm | 47% | 48% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 3°C / 37°F | 36 mm | 44% | 43% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 10°C / 49°F | 23 mm | 38% | 36% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 13°C / 55°F | 74 mm | 52% | 54% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 12°C / 53°F | 54 mm | 53% | 50% |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 8°C / 47°F | 47 mm | 52% | 39% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 2°C / 35°F | 31 mm | 51% | 32% |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | -3°C / 26°F | 31 mm | 56% | 36% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -8°C / 17°F | 32 mm | 66% | 48% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is April a good time to visit Taos?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Taos →Other United States cities in April
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Taos in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Taos?
April is a reasonable time for Taos: highs around 15°C and about 28 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Taos in April?
Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about -1°C (30°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in April?
Taos typically gets around 28 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Taos (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.