Which is the hottest month in Salta?

The hottest time of year in Salta is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Salta?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Salta with 121mm on average. There are normally 8 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Salta?

The sunniest time of year in Salta is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Salta?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Salta in January when the water temperature reaches 24°C.

Best time to visit Salta

Q: When is the best time to visit Salta?

The best time to visit Salta, Argentina is in August Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best time to visit Salta, Argentina is in August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Salta?

The best time to visit Salta, Argentina is in August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
4.5
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

28
Jan
26
Feb
25
Mar
23
Apr
21
May
19
Jun
20
Jul
22
Aug
24
Sep
26
Oct
28
Nov
28
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
5
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for Argentina (Salta) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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