Salta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Salta experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Salta experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in January to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2143 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Salta shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 319 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Salta Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Salta offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (6.9 hours daily) and March (4.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Salta.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 84%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Salta in Argentina
During the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, November and December.
January has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 319 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 207 hours of sunshine.
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