Climate Insights for Chicoana

Departamento de Chicoana, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
January
183mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chicoana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1161mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 183mm 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Feb Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Mar Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jul Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Chicoana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 25°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°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: 183mm Feb Precipitation: 182mm Mar Precipitation: 169mm Apr Precipitation: 129mm May Precipitation: 60mm Jun Precipitation: 29mm Jul Precipitation: 22mm Aug Precipitation: 21mm Sep Precipitation: 27mm Oct Precipitation: 76mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Dec Precipitation: 144mm
Precipitation

Chicoana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 183mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 21mm. That's 162mm 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.

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: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Chicoana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Chicoana, which began on March 20, 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 222mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 509mm across the season with a monthly average of 170mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 359mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 16°
May 12°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 12°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Chicoana is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°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. 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
16 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
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