Catamarca, Catamarca Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Catamarca get?

Catamarca gets 440 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 42 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 69% of Argentina.

January is the wettest month, with 93 mm. June is the driest, with 9 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 6.

Catamarca weather by month

Catamarca weather in January

In January, Catamarca averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 93 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The January record high is 44°C (2017) and the record low is 8°C (1979).

Catamarca weather in February

In February, Catamarca averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The February record high is 43°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (1993).

Catamarca weather in March

In March, Catamarca averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (2020) and the record low is 4°C (1988).

Catamarca weather in April

In April, Catamarca averages a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The April record high is 39°C (1997) and the record low is -2°C (1981).

Catamarca weather in May

In May, Catamarca averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (1997) and the record low is -2°C (1993). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Catamarca weather in June

In June, Catamarca averages a high of 22°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The June record high is 31°C (2024) and the record low is -6°C (2021). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Catamarca weather in July

In July, Catamarca averages a high of 22°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The July record high is 34°C (1989) and the record low is -7°C (1994). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Catamarca weather in August

In August, Catamarca averages a high of 26°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2023) and the record low is -4°C (1987). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Catamarca weather in September

In September, Catamarca averages a high of 29°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The September record high is 43°C (2004) and the record low is -6°C (1993).

Catamarca weather in October

In October, Catamarca averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. The October record high is 42°C (1987) and the record low is 2°C (1991).

Catamarca weather in November

In November, Catamarca averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The November record high is 44°C (2009) and the record low is 5°C (1984).

Catamarca weather in December

In December, Catamarca averages a high of 36°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 60 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The December record high is 45°C (2012) and the record low is 9°C (2008).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Catamarca

August is the sunniest month in Catamarca, with sunshine about 83% of daylight hours. February is the cloudiest, at 49%. Over the year the sun shines about 65% of daylight hours. Catamarca is sunnier than 84% of Argentina.

Humidity peaks in April at 75% and is lowest in September at 44%.

Catamarca has about 61 days a year above 32°C. Catamarca is hotter than 92% of Argentina.

First and last freeze in Catamarca

The first fall freeze in Catamarca typically comes around June 15, and the last spring freeze around August 9. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 310 days.

Catamarca weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Catamarca station is 45°C, on December 17, 2012. The coldest is -7°C, on July 9, 1994.

The wettest day on record brought 372 mm of rain, on January 30, 1997.

21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Catamarca

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to August, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 5°C.

Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 16°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 21°C.

Autumn (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 15°C.

Catamarca climate questions

How much rain does Catamarca get?

Catamarca gets 440 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 42 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Catamarca?

January is the wettest month in Catamarca, with 93 mm. June is the driest, with 9 mm.

How many rainy days does Catamarca have a year?

Catamarca has about 42 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 6.

What is the hottest month in Catamarca?

January is the warmest month in Catamarca, with an average high of 36°C.

What is the coldest month in Catamarca?

July is the coldest month in Catamarca, with an average low of 4°C.

What is the record high temperature in Catamarca?

The record high at the Catamarca station is 45°C, set on December 17, 2012. The record low is -7°C, on July 9, 1994.

What is the sunniest month in Catamarca?

August is the sunniest month in Catamarca, with sunshine about 83% of daylight hours. February is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Catamarca?

The first fall freeze in Catamarca typically comes around June 15. The last spring freeze is around August 9.

What is the best time to visit Catamarca?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to August, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.