Salta Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Salta, Salta Province, Argentina is 22°C (72°F), with daytime highs ranging from 17°C (63°F) in July to 25°C (77°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Salta compares to cities worldwide.
Salta Monthly Temperatures
Salta experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. At night, minimum temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in January to 4°C (39°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Salta by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. January, the city's warmest month, gets 183 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Salta Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Salta spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Salta vs Argentina
The map below shows the annual temperature across Argentina. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Salta vs World: Temperature Compared
Salta's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Salta?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Salta, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 69% — considered high. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 78% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Salta's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Salta climate page.
