Climate Insights for Salta

The climate in Salta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2019mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 302mm of rainfall. Salta 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between April and September.

Salta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Salta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2019mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 302mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 29mm. That's 273mm 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 April and September, totalling around 11cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Salta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 1km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Salta, which began on June 21, 2026. Salta 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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salta 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.