Taos in April
Great time to visit
April hits the sweet spot with perfect weather and manageable crowds. One of the best months to experience Taos without the summer rush.
Weather
April finally delivers on spring's promises with mild days and cool nights perfect for sleeping. You'll get occasional rain showers that smell incredible in the high desert - that distinctive petrichor mixed with sage and juniper. Expect bright blue skies most days.
18°C high1°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$110/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter celebrations at Santuario de Chimayo
April Tips
- •Light layers work perfectly - shorts in the afternoon, fleece at night
- •Wildflowers start blooming in the foothills
- •Restaurant patios reopen for the season
All Months
April through June gives you the sweet spot - mild days, cool nights, and fewer crowds than summer. The cottonwoods leaf out in late April, turning the valley green against red rock cliffs. September and October bring perfect hiking weather and golden aspens in the high country. Summer (July-August) is peak season for good reason: galleries host major exhibitions, and the high elevation keeps temperatures comfortable even when it's blazing in lower elevations. But expect crowds and higher prices. Winter divides into two camps: ski enthusiasts love December through March when Taos Ski Valley gets deep powder, while others find the town too quiet and some restaurants closed. Spring can be windy with unpredictable weather, but you'll have the place mostly to yourself. Avoid late March and early November - these shoulder seasons offer the worst of both worlds with iffy weather and limited services.
Taos Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
5/10
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