Monthly climate guide
Taos weather in March
Expect cool weather in Taos in March: afternoons reach about 11°C (52°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (26°F). Around 24 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 4°C higher.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 14°C apart.
- Just 90 km apart, but Taos runs about 5°C cooler than Santa Fe this month.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
24 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
53%
relative
Sky
45%
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 March
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is March 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 March
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Taos in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Taos?
March is cool in Taos, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Taos in March?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in March?
Taos typically gets around 24 mm of rain in March — 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.