Best Time to Visit Salta
Argentina · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Salta are April, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Salta sees its warmest weather in December, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in June (around 20°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 738mm — January is typically the wettest month (~197mm) and August the driest (~2mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to February — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 224 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 17°C | 197mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 27° / 16°C | 147mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 25° / 15°C | 107mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 23° / 12°C | 42mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 20° / 8°C | 10mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 20° / 5°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 20° / 3°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 5°C | 2mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 8°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 27° / 12°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 28° / 14°C | 59mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 28° / 16°C | 138mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Salta?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Salta are April, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Salta?
- December is typically the hottest month in Salta, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Salta?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 197mm of precipitation.