Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Santiago del Estero get?

Santiago del Estero gets 724 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 53 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 57% of Argentina.

January is the wettest month, with 144 mm. August is the driest, with 8 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 7.

Santiago del Estero weather by month

Santiago del Estero weather in January

In January, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 144 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The January record high is 46°C (2022) and the record low is 5°C (1988).

Santiago del Estero weather in February

In February, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 123 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The February record high is 46°C (2024) and the record low is 7°C (1987).

Santiago del Estero weather in March

In March, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The March record high is 42°C (1993) and the record low is 3°C (2022).

Santiago del Estero weather in April

In April, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The April record high is 38°C (1995) and the record low is -2°C (1999).

Santiago del Estero weather in May

In May, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The May record high is 35°C (1997) and the record low is -7°C (2008). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santiago del Estero weather in June

In June, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The June record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is -7°C (1987). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santiago del Estero weather in July

In July, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 21°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. The July record high is 37°C (1980) and the record low is -9°C (1975). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santiago del Estero weather in August

In August, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 25°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 85% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (1997) and the record low is -7°C (1978). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santiago del Estero weather in September

In September, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 28°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The September record high is 43°C (1994) and the record low is -4°C (2008).

Santiago del Estero weather in October

In October, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The October record high is 44°C (2014) and the record low is 1°C (1972).

Santiago del Estero weather in November

In November, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 91 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The November record high is 47°C (2009) and the record low is 1°C (2022).

Santiago del Estero weather in December

In December, Santiago del Estero averages a high of 34°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The December record high is 46°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (2010).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Santiago del Estero

August is the sunniest month in Santiago del Estero, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. February is the cloudiest, at 51%. Over the year the sun shines about 62% of daylight hours. Santiago del Estero is sunnier than 76% of Argentina.

Humidity peaks in April at 66% and is lowest in September at 39%.

Santiago del Estero has about 85 days a year above 32°C. Santiago del Estero is hotter than 96% of Argentina.

First and last freeze in Santiago del Estero

The first fall freeze in Santiago del Estero typically comes around May 31, and the last spring freeze around August 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 277 days.

Santiago del Estero weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Santiago del Estero station is 47°C, on November 2, 2009. The coldest is -9°C, on July 18, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 463 mm of rain, on February 24, 2021.

35 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 Santiago del Estero

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 22°C and lows near 6°C.

Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 15°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 20°C.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 14°C.

Santiago del Estero climate questions

How much rain does Santiago del Estero get?

Santiago del Estero gets 724 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 53 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Santiago del Estero?

January is the wettest month in Santiago del Estero, with 144 mm. August is the driest, with 8 mm.

How many rainy days does Santiago del Estero have a year?

Santiago del Estero has about 53 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 7.

What is the hottest month in Santiago del Estero?

January is the warmest month in Santiago del Estero, with an average high of 34°C.

What is the coldest month in Santiago del Estero?

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

What is the record high temperature in Santiago del Estero?

The record high at the Santiago del Estero station is 47°C, set on November 2, 2009. The record low is -9°C, on July 18, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Santiago del Estero?

August is the sunniest month in Santiago del Estero, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. February is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Santiago del Estero?

The first fall freeze in Santiago del Estero typically comes around May 31. The last spring freeze is around August 27.

What is the best time to visit Santiago del Estero?

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