Climate Insights for Cachi

Departamento de Cachí, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
October
17°C peak
Coldest
June
-3°C low
Wettest
January
206mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cachi is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 809mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 206mm 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, November, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Feb Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Mar Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Apr Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° Jun Max: 11° Average: 3° Min: -3° Jul Max: 12° Average: 3° Min: -3° Aug Max: 13° Average: 4° Min: -3° Sep Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 0° Oct Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Nov Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Dec Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Cachi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 17°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, 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: 206mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 169mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cachi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 809mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 206mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 205mm 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 January and December, totalling around 29cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Cachi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cachi, which began on September 23, 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 121mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 527mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

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
5 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
206 mm
3 cm
Feb
5 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
169 mm
4 cm
Mar
4 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
106 mm
3 cm
Apr
2 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
38 mm
3 cm
May
0 °C
13 °C
6 km/h
6 mm
1 cm
Jun
-3 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
4 mm
3 cm
Jul
-3 °C
12 °C
8 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Aug
-3 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
4 mm
2 cm
Sep Current
0 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
10 mm
2 cm
Oct
3 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
2 cm
Nov
4 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
78 mm
3 cm
Dec
5 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
151 mm
2 cm
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