Salta Province

Salta Province Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Salta Province, Argentina in August.

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Salta Tartagal Iruya Cafayate

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

What to Expect in Salta Province in August

Salta Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. In August, Salta Province experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Cachí at 16°C (61°F) to warm in Tartagal at 28°C (82°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Tartagal and -1°C (30°F) in Cachí.

For a closer look at conditions across Salta Province, Argentina, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Carlos with an average of 8.6 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in La Caldera with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Salta enjoys approximately 207 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Salta Province by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May18°C (64°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Salta Province in August

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

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 Salta Province

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Salta Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in Salta Province (August)

Precipitation variation in Salta Province (August)

Salta

In August Salta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
207 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salta →

Tartagal

In August Tartagal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Iruya

In August Iruya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Iruya →

Cafayate

In August Cafayate generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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San Lorenzo

In August San Lorenzo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
207 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Salta Province in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salta 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Tartagal 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Iruya 16°C (61°F) 1°C (34°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Cafayate 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)
San Lorenzo 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Cachí 16°C (61°F) -1°C (30°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Salta Province weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Salta Province, Argentina in August?

In August, Salta Province, Argentina generally has perfect weather conditions. Salta sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Salta Province, Argentina in August?

In Salta, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Salta Province, Argentina get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Salta Province, Argentina. Salta averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Salta Province, Argentina?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Salta Province, Argentina. Typically, the climate in Salta is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Salta. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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