Salta weather in August (Salta Province, Argentina)

Curious about the climate in Salta this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Salta is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Salta in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 2 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 207 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Salta. August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salta climate page with graphs.

 

Salta, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Argentina in August

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Salta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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