Salta weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Salta, Argentina. Like most weather services, we show Salta at one spot: Salta, its largest city. At 8:30 PM local time it was clear and 20°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 17%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Salta weather
Is it raining in Salta right now?
No. It’s clear and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Salta this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–30° and lows of 12–18°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Salta lately?
In the past 7 days, Salta had 5 rainy days and 25.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Salta?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Salta weather by month
When is the best time to visit Salta?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Salta is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in July to 24°C (76°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Salta?
January is the wettest month, with about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Salta?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Salta have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Salta), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Salta
Weather can differ a lot within Salta: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salta | May–Oct | Jan–Feb | 17–24°C | 782 mm |
| San Ramón de la Nueva Orán | May–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 910 mm |
| Tartagal | May–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 891 mm |
| General Güemes | May–Sep | Jan–Feb | 22–32°C | 773 mm |
| San José de los Cerrillos | May–Oct | Jan–Feb | 17–24°C | 782 mm |
| San José de Metán | May–Oct | Dec–Feb | 20–31°C | 855 mm |
| San Lorenzo | Aug–Nov | Jan–Feb | 14–22°C | 760 mm |
| Rosario de la Frontera | May–Oct | Dec–Feb | 19–30°C | 938 mm |
| Pichanal | May–Sep | Dec–Feb | 24–36°C | 876 mm |
| Rosario de Lerma | May–Oct | Jan–Feb | 17–24°C | 782 mm |
| Profesor Salvador Mazza | May–Sep | Jan–Feb | 24–33°C | 848 mm |
| Embarcación | May–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 910 mm |