Climate Insights for El Galpón

Departamento de Metán, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
34°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
January
164mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Galpón is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 646mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 164mm of rainfall. El Galpón 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 8°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° Feb Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Mar Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Apr Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° May Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Aug Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Sep Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Oct Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Nov Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Dec Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in El Galpón vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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: 164mm Feb Precipitation: 131mm Mar Precipitation: 81mm Apr Precipitation: 44mm May Precipitation: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Nov Precipitation: 70mm Dec Precipitation: 86mm
Precipitation

El Galpón is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 646mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 164mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 163mm 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 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

El Galpón is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 El Galpón, which began on March 20, 2026. El Galpón 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 28°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 22°
May 18°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 18°
Sep 21°
Oct 24°
Nov 26°
Dec 27°

The best time to visit El Galpón is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Galpón 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
22 °C
34 °C
15 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
31 °C
19 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
34 °C
17 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
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