Salta Province

Salta Province Weather & Climate: Argentina

Climate by month across Salta Province, Argentina, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Salta Province

Salta Province is one of several regions in Argentina, with temperatures that range from 17°C (63°F) in July to 25°C (77°F) during the peak of January. We've based our full climate overview on data from Salta, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Salta Province during January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Salta Province sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 318 mm (13 in) of rain, while July is much drier with just 44 mm (1.7 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March, April, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 205 mm (8.1 in) to 318 mm (13 in) monthly.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for August, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Salta Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Salta)

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Salta Tartagal Iruya Cafayate San Lorenzo Cachí
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Climate map of Salta Province

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Salta 17°C (63°F) 25°C (77°F) 4°C (39°F) 16°C (61°F) 2143 mm (84 in) 2,185 hours
Tartagal 23°C (73°F) 33°C (91°F) 10°C (50°F) 21°C (70°F) 1316 mm (52 in)
Iruya 15°C (59°F) 18°C (64°F) 0°C (32°F) 7°C (45°F) 1390 mm (55 in)
Cafayate 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 724 mm (29 in)
San Lorenzo 16°C (61°F) 24°C (75°F) 3°C (37°F) 14°C (57°F) 2446 mm (96 in) 2,185 hours
Cachí 14°C (57°F) 19°C (66°F) -2°C (28°F) 7°C (45°F) 970 mm (38 in)

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