Tucumán weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Tucumán in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tucumán in January?
Tucumán is a region in Argentina. January in Tucumán generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation. During January, summer is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Tafí del Valle at 22°C to warm in San Miguel de Tucumán at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in San Miguel de Tucumán and 13°C in Tafí del Valle. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in San Pedro de Colalao with an average of 225 mm to heavy rainfall in Tafí del Valle with 437 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, San Miguel de Tucumán receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Meanwhile, San Miguel de Tucumán enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Tucumán, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tucumán's yearly weather, check out our Tucumán climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Tucumán?
San Miguel de Tucumán
In January San Miguel de Tucumán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tafí del Valle
In January Tafí del Valle generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yerba Buena
In January Yerba Buena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San Pedro de Colalao
In January San Pedro de Colalao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Tucumán?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in San Miguel de Tucumán, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tucumán.
On average, the best time to visit Tucumán is in August and September with generally perfect weather in San Miguel de Tucumán. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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