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Salto, Salto Department Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Salto, Salto Department?
Salto, Salto Department gets 1147 mm of precipitation a year over about 68 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and July the coldest (average low 7°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Salto, Salto Department has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 19°C in July to 33°C in January. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 7° | 19° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 13° | 26° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 19° | 32° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 14° | 26° |
How much rain does Salto get?
Salto gets 1147 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 68 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 78% of Argentina.
April is the wettest month, with 138 mm. July is the driest, with 45 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 7.
Salto weather by month
Salto weather in January
In January, Salto averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 8°C (1992).
Salto weather in February
In February, Salto averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 127 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 42°C (2025) and the record low is 7°C (1974).
Salto weather in March
In March, Salto averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 95 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2023) and the record low is 3°C (2022).
Salto weather in April
In April, Salto averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 138 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (2018) and the record low is -1°C (2008).
Salto weather in May
In May, Salto averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (1981) and the record low is -3°C (2008). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Salto weather in June
In June, Salto averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 31°C (2015) and the record low is -4°C (2012). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Salto weather in July
In July, Salto averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 32°C (1979) and the record low is -6°C (1994). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Salto weather in August
In August, Salto averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 36°C (1993) and the record low is -4°C (1991). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Salto weather in September
In September, Salto averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2013) and the record low is -2°C (2006). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Salto weather in October
In October, Salto averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 128 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2019) and the record low is 1°C (2021). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Salto weather in November
In November, Salto averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 93 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is 2°C (1987).
Salto weather in December
In December, Salto averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 41°C (2013) and the record low is 7°C (1993).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Salto
December is the sunniest month in Salto, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 44%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 58% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Salto is cloudier than 61% of Argentina.
Humidity peaks in June at 81% and is lowest in January at 58%.
Salto has about 29 days a year above 32°C. Salto is hotter than 58% of Argentina.
First and last freeze in Salto
The first fall freeze in Salto typically comes around June 15, and the last spring freeze around August 13. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 306 days.
Salto weather records
These records cover COMODORO PIERRESTEGUI during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Salto station is 42°C, on January 13, 2022. The coldest is -6°C, on July 10, 1994.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 280 mm of precipitation, on September 19, 1978.
30 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Salto
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 13°C.
Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 33° | 116 mm | 6 | 58% | 65% | 42° | 8° |
| February | 19° | 32° | 127 mm | 6 | 60% | 65% | 42° | 7° |
| March | 17° | 29° | 95 mm | 6 | 69% | 57% | 39° | 3° |
| April | 14° | 26° | 138 mm | 6 | 74% | 58% | 36° | -1° |
| May | 11° | 22° | 100 mm | 6 | 78% | 52% | 33° | -3° |
| June | 8° | 19° | 67 mm | 5 | 81% | 44% | 31° | -4° |
| July | 7° | 18° | 45 mm | 5 | 77% | 53% | 32° | -6° |
| August | 8° | 21° | 56 mm | 4 | 70% | 61% | 36° | -4° |
| September | 11° | 23° | 74 mm | 6 | 74% | 50% | 37° | -2° |
| October | 13° | 26° | 128 mm | 7 | 65% | 64% | 37° | 1° |
| November | 16° | 29° | 93 mm | 6 | 61% | 60% | 38° | 2° |
| December | 18° | 32° | 108 mm | 6 | 59% | 67% | 41° | 7° |
Station: COMODORO PIERRESTEGUI, 11 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Salto climate questions
How much rain does Salto get?
Salto gets 1147 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 68 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Salto?
April is the wettest month in Salto, with 138 mm. July is the driest, with 45 mm.
How many rainy days does Salto have a year?
Salto has about 68 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Salto?
January is the warmest month in Salto, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Salto?
July is the coldest month in Salto, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Salto?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Salto station is 42°C, set on January 13, 2022. The record low is -6°C, on July 10, 1994.
What is the sunniest month in Salto?
December is the sunniest month in Salto, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Salto?
The first fall freeze in Salto typically comes around June 15. The last spring freeze is around August 13.
What is the best time to visit Salto?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.