Purmamarca Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Purmamarca temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in December. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 7°C (45°F) in December to -1°C (30°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Purmamarca experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1479 mm (58 in) of precipitation annually. Purmamarca can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 234 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 9.7 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Purmamarca Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Purmamarca experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.2 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 4.8 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Purmamarca.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 82%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year