Climate Insights for Cachi

Departamento de Cachí, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
October
17°C peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low
Wettest
January
195mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cachi is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 763mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 195mm 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° 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: 5° 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: 17° 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 July, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 195mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 167mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cachi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 763mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 195mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 194mm 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 19cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Cachi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Cachi, which began on March 20, 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 July near -3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 500mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 8mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A warm coat and layers are recommended, especially for early mornings and evenings.

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
6 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
195 mm
2 cm
Feb
5 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
167 mm
2 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
103 mm
2 cm
Apr
2 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
36 mm
2 cm
May
0 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
6 mm
1 cm
Jun
-3 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
3 mm
2 cm
Jul
-3 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Aug
-3 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
4 mm
1 cm
Sep
0 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
10 mm
1 cm
Oct
3 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
28 mm
1 cm
Nov
4 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
72 mm
2 cm
Dec
5 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
138 mm
1 cm
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