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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit San Lorenzo.
San Lorenzo, Salta Province, Argentina, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. January is the warmest month with daytime highs of 24°C (75°F), while July is the coolest at 16°C (61°F).
With around 2446 mm (96 in) of annual rainfall, San Lorenzo has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from October to April. The wettest month is February. The sunniest month is August, with 6.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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In San Lorenzo, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in January to 3°C (37°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
San Lorenzo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2446 mm (96 in) of rainfall annually. San Lorenzo can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 361 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 50 mm (2 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Lorenzo Precipitation page.
San Lorenzo experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.9 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.7 hours in March, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Lorenzo.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
September typically offers the most optimal weather in San Lorenzo. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions. San Lorenzo has a distinct rainy season from October to April.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 3°C (37°F) to 14°C (57°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2446 mm (96 in). February is the wettest month with 361 mm (14 in), while July is the driest with 50 mm (2 in).
San Lorenzo receives around 2,185 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 207 hours, while March is the cloudiest with just 142 hours. Overall, San Lorenzo enjoys abundant sunshine.
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