Climate Insights for Cachi

Departamento de Cachí, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
October
20°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
January
202mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cachi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 887mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 202mm of rainfall. Cachi is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between April and October.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Feb Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Mar Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jul Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: 0° Aug Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 0° Sep Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Oct Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Nov Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Dec Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Cachi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 20°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 202mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cachi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 887mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 202mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 195mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between April and October, totalling around 22cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Cachi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cachi, which began on June 21, 2026. Cachi is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 495mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cachi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
May
3 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
3 cm
Jun Current
1 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
6 cm
Jul
0 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
4 cm
Aug
0 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
6 cm
Sep
3 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
1 cm
Oct
6 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
1 cm
Nov
7 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
97 mm
1 cm
Dec
9 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
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