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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Santiago del Estero.
Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) in January, while winters cool to 22°C (72°F) in June.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 880 mm (35 in), with January being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from May to September, with very warm summers and pleasant winters. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 8.0 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Santiago del Estero. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in January. In June, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in January to 9°C (48°F) in June.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Santiago del Estero has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 880 mm (35 in) of rainfall annually. Santiago del Estero can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 153 mm (6 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santiago del Estero Precipitation page.
Santiago del Estero can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santiago del Estero.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 76%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. 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.
April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Santiago del Estero. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Santiago del Estero has a distinct dry season from May to September, with very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in June to 35°C (95°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 880 mm (35 in). January is the wettest month with 153 mm (6 in), while July is the driest with 12 mm (0.5 in).
Santiago del Estero receives around 2,345 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 240 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 136 hours. Overall, Santiago del Estero enjoys abundant sunshine.
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