Climate Insights for Salta

The climate in Salta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,904 mm of precipitation falls per year. Salta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Salta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 75 in of precipitation falls per year. Salta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Salta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Salta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 74°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Salta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,904 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 286 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 34 mm. That's 252 mm 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.Salta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.3 in. That's 9.9 in 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.

Salta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Salta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

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. 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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.