Climate Insights for Chicoana

Departamento de Chicoana, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
23°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
February
229mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chicoana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1353mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 229mm of rainfall. Chicoana 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Feb Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Mar Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Apr Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° May Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jul Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 3° Aug Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Sep Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Oct Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Chicoana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°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: 228mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 229mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chicoana is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1353mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 229mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 21mm. That's 208mm less than February, 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 June and September, totalling around 9cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

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: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/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

Chicoana 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 October, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

91 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Chicoana, which began on June 21, 2026. Chicoana 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 January at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 630mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 387mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 16°
Apr 14°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 13°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Chicoana is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 100mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chicoana 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
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
67 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
3 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
28 mm
3 cm
Jul
3 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
25 mm
2 cm
Aug
3 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
21 mm
2 cm
Sep
6 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
27 mm
1 cm
Oct
10 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
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