Our verdict
The best time to visit Salta is May
The warmest month of the year in Salta is December, where the average temperature gets to around 24℃ (76℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 27℃ (80℉) on the hottest days in summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Salta is around 2℃ (36℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Salta when the days are longest, you should visit in August. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Salta in January. Head over there in July instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Salta, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Salta seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Salta as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Salta is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Salta
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Salta for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Salta climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Salta for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Salta in January
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 105mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Salta in February
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 95mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Salta in March
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Salta in April
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Salta in May
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Salta in June
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Salta in July
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Salta in August
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Salta in September
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Salta in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Salta in November
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Salta in December
- Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 89mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Salta in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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