Salto, Salto Department Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Salto climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 67% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 44%. Over the year the sun shines about 58% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 280 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January116 mm658%65%42°
February127 mm660%65%42°
March95 mm669%57%39°
April138 mm674%58%36°-1°
May100 mm678%52%33°-3°
June67 mm581%44%31°-4°
July45 mm577%53%32°-6°
August56 mm470%61%36°-4°
September74 mm674%50%37°-2°
October128 mm765%64%37°
November93 mm661%60%38°
December108 mm659%67%41°

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?

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 sunshine about 67% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station COMODORO PIERRESTEGUI (11 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station COMODORO PIERRESTEGUI.