Cafayate weather
At 10:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 16°C (60°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Aug–Nov. Cafayate sits 1624 m (5,328 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cafayate, Salta, Argentina.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 71%
- Chance of rain
- 70%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–NovOff season Jan–Feb
About Cafayate weather
Is it raining in Cafayate right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 16° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Cafayate this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–31° and lows of 12–16°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Cafayate lately?
In the past 7 days, Cafayate had 5 rainy days and 77.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cafayate?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cafayate weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cafayate?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cafayate is Aug–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (51°F) in July to 19°C (66°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Cafayate?
January is the wettest month, with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Cafayate?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (51°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
Does Cafayate have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months