Calchaquí Valleys Weather in March

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

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Cafayate Tafí del Valle Cachí Molinos

Planning a getaway to the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Calchaquí Valleys in March

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Cachí at 18°C (64°F) to warm in San Carlos at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in San Carlos and 6°C (43°F) in Cachí.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Carlos with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Tafí del Valle with 285 mm (11 in).

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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina?

Temperature range in the Calchaquí Valleys (March)

Precipitation variation in the Calchaquí Valleys (March)

Cafayate

In March Cafayate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cafayate →

Tafí del Valle

In March Tafí del Valle generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
186 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
379 mm (15 in)
285 mm (11 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Tafí del Valle →

Cachí

In March Cachí generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cachí →

Molinos

In March Molinos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Molinos →

Angastaco

In March Angastaco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Angastaco →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Calchaquí Valleys, in Argentina.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cafayate 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Tafí del Valle 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Cachí 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Molinos 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Angastaco 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
San Carlos 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Calchaquí Valleys weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cafayate average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina during March range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Cafayate.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina during March, with Cafayate averaging close to 95 mm (3.7 in).

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

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit the Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina with overall perfect weather in Cafayate. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Cafayate.

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