Salta Province

Salta Province Weather in January

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

Are you planning a trip a to Salta Province, Argentina in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Salta Province in January

Salta Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Salta Province, Argentina offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Iruya at 17°C (63°F) and very warm in Tartagal at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Tartagal and 7°C (45°F) in Iruya. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Salta Province, Argentina. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salta Province, Argentina, check out the map 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 San Lorenzo with 349 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Salta gets around 183 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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)

Best Places to Visit in Salta Province in January

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

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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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Salta Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in Salta Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Salta Province (January)

Salta

In January Salta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
183 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
307 mm (12 in)
319 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Tartagal

In January Tartagal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Iruya

In January Iruya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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
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

San Lorenzo

In January San Lorenzo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
183 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
325 mm (13 in)
349 mm (14 in)
361 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salta 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 307 mm (12 in)
Tartagal 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Iruya 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Cafayate 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
San Lorenzo 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 349 mm (14 in)
Cachí 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)

Salta Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Salta Province, Argentina in January. The popular destination of Salta averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Salta Province, Argentina during January range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Salta.

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Salta Province, Argentina, with Salta averaging around 307 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Salta Province, Argentina with often poor weather in Salta.

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

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