Salta Province

Salta Province Weather in October

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

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Salta Tartagal Iruya Cafayate

Planning a journey to Salta Province, Argentina this October 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 October

Salta Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. The weather in Salta Province in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Iruya at 18°C (64°F) to very warm in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and 5°C (41°F) in Iruya.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salta Province, Argentina, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Carlos with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in La Caldera with 182 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Salta gets approximately 202 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Salta Province (October)

Precipitation variation in Salta Province (October)

Salta

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
202 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Salta →

Tartagal

In October Tartagal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Tartagal →

Iruya

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
Climate in Iruya →

Cafayate

In October Cafayate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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San Lorenzo

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
202 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salta 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Tartagal 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Iruya 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Cafayate 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
San Lorenzo 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Cachí 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Salta Province weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Salta Province, Argentina generally has very good weather conditions. Salta sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

Salta averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Salta Province, Argentina. Average rainfall in Salta sits around 156 mm (6.1 in).

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

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Salta, October might be a good time to visit Salta Province, Argentina. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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