Salta weather and climate
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Overview
Salta weather and climate
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Overview
Day
28 °C
Night
16 °C
Precipitation
177 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
77 %
Day
28 °C
Night
16 °C
Precipitation
177 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
77 %
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Weather overview for Salta
Weather overview
Salta (Argentina) is a place with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 19 °C (67 °F) in June to 29 °C (83 °F) in December. The driest month is June with just 1 day of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is January with 15 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 2 °C (35 °F) in July to 16 °C (61 °F) in January.
January weather
There is pending tourist season in January in Salta. The wet season slowly starts. The day temperature starts to descent, with its value being 28 °C (83 °F), while the night temperature reaches its maximum, with its value of 16 °C (61 °F). The rainfall amount is on its maximum, with its value of 177 mm (6.98 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days is observable as well, its value is 15 days.
February weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 27 °C (80 °F) in Salta, while the night temperature starts to descent in February. The wet season is taking place. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The rainfall amount starts to descent, its value is 160 mm (6.29 in). The humidity reaches its maximum in this month.
March weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 26 °C (78 °F) in Salta. There is pending wet season in March. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 13 days, while the rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value of 116 mm (4.58 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed in March.
April weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 23 °C (74 °F) in Salta, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value being 11 °C (51 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 7 days, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month too. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The wind speed reaches its minimum, with its value of 2.
May weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Salta. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 21 °C (70 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 7 °C (44 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, the value of this measure is 10 mm (0.39 in), and the descent of the number of rainy days can be observed as well, with its value being 2 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise.
June weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable this month in Salta. The number of rainy days is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 1 day, while the rainfall amount continues to descent, its value is 4 mm (0.17 in). The day temperature reaches its minimum, with its value being 19 °C (67 °F), while the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 3 °C (37 °F). The day length is on its minimum, its value is 10 hours.
July weather
The ongoing dry season is noticeable in Salta, and there is pending tourist season as well. The minimum of the night temperature can be noticed in July. The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 6 hours.
August weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F) in Salta, and the night temperature starts to rise too, its value is 4 °C (39 °F). The tourist season continues, and the dry season is close to its peak too in August. The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 4 mm (0.14 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in August.
September weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Salta, and the ongoing dry season is noticeable as well. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 25 °C (77 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 7 °C (45 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed in this month. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
October weather
The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 27 °C (81 °F) in Salta, and the night temperature continues to rise as well. There is pending tourist season. The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 4 days, while the rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 30 mm (1.18 in). The wind speed is on its maximum, its value is 3.
November weather
The tourist season is taking place this month in Salta. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 28 °C (83 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F). The rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 66 mm (2.61 in), and the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed as well.
December weather
The day temperature is on its maximum, its value is 29 °C (83 °F) in Salta, while the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 15 °C (60 °F). The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 12 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 140 mm (5.50 in). The maximum of the day length is observable, the value of this measure is 14 hours.
FAQs
How windy is it in Salta in March?
An average wind scale that can be expected in March in Salta is 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
What is the humidity in Salta in April?
In April in Salta, expect humidity around 78 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How many hours of sun to expect in May in Salta?
In Salta in May, you can expect around 5 hours of sunshine.
What is the air temperature in June in Salta at night?
The average night temperature in Salta in June is 3 °C (37 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
Is there a dry season in Salta in July?
Yes, there is a dry season in Salta in July with just 1 day during the month being rainy.
What is the average number of rainy days in August in Salta?
There are 1 day, which are rainy in August in Salta, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.2 days of the week, or in general - 3 % days.
Is it hot in Salta in September?
In September in Salta, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the temperature in Salta during the day in October?
The average daily temperature in Salta in October is 27 °C (81 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is there a wet season in Salta in November?
No, there is no wet season in November in Salta - you can expect 8 days of rain during the month.
Is December a good month to visit Salta?
December is a good month to visit Salta. The temperature during the day will be nice 29 °C (83 °F). The temperature of 15 °C (60 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.