Salta, Salta Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Salta get?

Salta gets 590 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 65 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 71% of Argentina.

January is the wettest month, with 134 mm. June is the driest, with 2 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 11.

Salta weather by month

Salta weather in January

In January, Salta averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 134 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. The January record high is 37°C (2005) and the record low is 8°C (1980).

Salta weather in February

In February, Salta averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 120 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The February record high is 35°C (2010) and the record low is 5°C (1993).

Salta weather in March

In March, Salta averages a high of 26°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 97 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The March record high is 34°C (1989) and the record low is 4°C (1982). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in April

In April, Salta averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (2005) and the record low is -2°C (1971). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in May

In May, Salta averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The May record high is 34°C (1982) and the record low is -3°C (2024). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in June

In June, Salta averages a high of 20°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The June record high is 34°C (1997) and the record low is -7°C (1987). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in July

In July, Salta averages a high of 20°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The July record high is 37°C (1987) and the record low is -8°C (2010). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in August

In August, Salta averages a high of 23°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The August record high is 37°C (2025) and the record low is -7°C (1978). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in September

In September, Salta averages a high of 25°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (1993) and the record low is -4°C (2005). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Salta weather in October

In October, Salta averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is -1°C (2009).

Salta weather in November

In November, Salta averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The November record high is 40°C (1972) and the record low is 2°C (1980).

Salta weather in December

In December, Salta averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The December record high is 39°C (2023) and the record low is 6°C (1973).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Salta

August is the sunniest month in Salta, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. February is the cloudiest, at 26%. Over the year the sun shines about 50% of daylight hours. Salta is cloudier than 92% of Argentina.

Humidity peaks in April at 86% and is lowest in August at 55%.

Salta has about 19 days a year above 32°C. Salta is cooler than 60% of Argentina.

First and last freeze in Salta

The first fall freeze in Salta typically comes around June 3, and the last spring freeze around August 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 277 days.

Salta weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Salta station is 40°C, on November 28, 1972. The coldest is -8°C, on July 24, 2009.

The wettest day on record brought 413 mm of rain, on January 1, 1982.

34 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Salta

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

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 4°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 11°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 16°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 12°C.

Salta climate questions

How much rain does Salta get?

Salta gets 590 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 65 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Salta?

January is the wettest month in Salta, with 134 mm. June is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Salta have a year?

Salta has about 65 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Salta?

December is the warmest month in Salta, with an average high of 29°C.

What is the coldest month in Salta?

July is the coldest month in Salta, with an average low of 3°C.

What is the record high temperature in Salta?

The record high at the Salta station is 40°C, set on November 28, 1972. The record low is -8°C, on July 24, 2009.

What is the sunniest month in Salta?

August is the sunniest month in Salta, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. February is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Salta?

The first fall freeze in Salta typically comes around June 3. The last spring freeze is around August 30.

What is the best time to visit Salta?

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