When planning a visit to the Calchaquí Valleys in Argentina, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 17°C (63°F) in July up to 24°C (75°F) during the peak of December. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Cafayate, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In the Calchaquí Valleys, the months of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 24°C (75°F).
When it comes to rainfall, the Calchaquí Valleys sees significant variations throughout the year. January tends to be the wettest, receiving 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while July is much drier with just 8 mm (0.3 in). The period of June, July and August is the driest, with precipitation levels below 9 mm (0.4 in).
