Salta weather in February (Salta Province, Argentina)

How is the weather in Salta in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Salta typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Salta in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 319 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 319 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Argentina in February

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

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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 Salta in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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