When is the best time to go to Salta?

When is the best time to go to Salta? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Salta are March, April, May, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, October, November and December
  • Salta has dry periods in June, July and August
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January, February and December


Annual weather in Salta

For full information about the climate and weather in Salta a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 63°F/77°F
10.3in
February 61°F/76°F
9.6in
March 59°F/74°F
6.3in
April 56°F/70°F
3.8in
May 52°F/65°F
0.8in
June 49°F/65°F
0.4in
July 49°F/65°F
0.2in
August 52°F/70°F
0.2in
September 56°F/74°F
1.1in
October 59°F/76°F
3.9in
November 61°F/77°F
6.4in
December 63°F/77°F
8.7in


Weather and climate in Salta

Salta enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Salta is 72°F (ranging from 65°F in july to 77°F in december). Annual rainfall is 51.7in, with a minimum of 0.2in in july and a maximum of 10.3in in january.
  • Between january and march the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and it rains about 6.3in each month.
  • Between april and june the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 92°F and it rains in june about 0.4in.
  • In the month of july the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 65°F and you can expect to have 0.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between august and november the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and you can expect to have 6.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and it rains about 42% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Salta

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Salta: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Salta

Find out when Salta has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Salta

  • Very low season in Salta
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June.
  • Low season in Salta
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May.
  • High season in Salta
    The number of visitors to Salta is high in: February, March, April, September, October, November and December.
  • Peak season in Salta
    The largest number of tourists visiting Salta is during: January, July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Salta month by month



Best time for low prices in Salta

Average prices of hotels in Salta month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Salta. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Salta

On average, it costs $ 55 per day to hire a car in Salta. This price varies by $ 16 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 44 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 60.

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