Calchaquí Valleys Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina in January.

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Cafayate Tafí del Valle Cachí Molinos

Planning a journey to the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Calchaquí Valleys in January

The Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina is a region in Argentina. January in the Calchaquí Valleys generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Cachí at 18°C (64°F) and warm in San Carlos at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in San Carlos and 7°C (45°F) in Cachí.

For specific regional insights in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in San Carlos with an average of 148 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Tafí del Valle with 437 mm (17 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Cafayate.

Explore the Calchaquí Valleys by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Calchaquí Valleys in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Calchaquí Valleys.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Calchaquí Valleys

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina?

Temperature range in the Calchaquí Valleys (January)

Precipitation variation in the Calchaquí Valleys (January)

Cafayate

In January Cafayate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Cafayate →

Tafí del Valle

In January Tafí del Valle generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
230 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
358 mm (14 in)
437 mm (17 in)
379 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tafí del Valle →

Cachí

In January Cachí generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cachí →

Molinos

In January Molinos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Molinos →

Angastaco

In January Angastaco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Angastaco →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Calchaquí Valleys in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cafayate 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Tafí del Valle 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 437 mm (17 in)
Cachí 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Molinos 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Angastaco 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
San Carlos 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

The Calchaquí Valleys weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina in January?

January in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina brings pleasant weather. In Cafayate, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina in January?

Average temperatures in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina during January range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Cafayate.

Does the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina peaks during January. Cafayate averages roughly 160 mm (6.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina due to the typically pleasant weather in Cafayate.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Cafayate.

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