AI-generatedSalta at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Dec · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 813 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 1,054 m
Climate in Salta
Salta has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. December is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Salta is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Salta
The best time to visit Salta is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is January with 134 mm.
Salta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salta in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Salta in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–30 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Salta in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 22–26 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Salta in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:4819:26
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:34–07:19 · evening 18:56–19:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:34 · evening 19:40–19:49
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Salta compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Salta in October?
In October, Salta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 38 min06:48 – 19:26
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Salta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Salta: score 94 against 73. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 6 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 14 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Salta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January29° · 6.3 h
In January, Salta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 134 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in January57February28° · 5.8 h
In February, Salta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 129 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in February57March26° · 5.1 h
In March, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in March63April24° · 5.3 h
In April, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in April73May22° · 5.1 h
In May, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in May85June21° · 5.7 h
In June, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in June90July21° · 6.6 h
In July, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 18 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in July94August24° · 7.2 h
In August, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in August92September26° · 7.0 h
In September, Salta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in September73October28° · 6.8 h
In October, Salta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in October64November29° · 7.1 h
In November, Salta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in November50December30° · 7.0 h
In December, Salta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 110 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Salta.
Salta in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Salta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 51 | 29° | 18° | 6.3 h | 17 | 134 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 28° | 17° | 5.8 h | 17 | 129 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 26° | 17° | 5.1 h | 19 | 125 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 24° | 14° | 5.3 h | 16 | 84 |
| MayMay | 73 | 22° | 9° | 5.1 h | 11 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 21° | 6° | 5.7 h | 6 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 21° | 4° | 6.6 h | 5 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 24° | 6° | 7.2 h | 4 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 9° | 7.0 h | 5 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 28° | 13° | 6.8 h | 10 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 29° | 16° | 7.1 h | 12 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 30° | 17° | 7.0 h | 16 | 110 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Salta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Salta, 54 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Salta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Salta has about 10 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Salta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Salta
How breezy and how cloudy Salta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Salta typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Salta: variable cloud, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Salta
How often the day gets hot in Salta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Salta has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Salta
Weather for your travel dates
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Salta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Salta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 15 min
- Distance
- 10,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Salta vs San Miguel de Tucumán
In October Salta has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs 68). During the day San Miguel de Tucumán is 1 °C warmer than Salta. San Miguel de Tucumán gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Salta | San Miguel de Tucumán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Argentina in October: the best places
In October, Salta ranks 14 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Neuquén23°97
- 2Comodoro Rivadavia19°9°96
- 3Puerto San Julián17°7°92
- 4Mendoza24°89
- 5Bahía Blanca23°88
- 6Córdoba27°87
- 7Santa Fe25°83
- 8Rosario24°83
- 14SaltaThis page28°73
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Frequently asked questions about Salta
When is the best time to visit Salta?
The best time to visit Salta is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Salta?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Salta?
Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is January with 134 mm. The driest month is August with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salta get?
Salta gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.2 hours a day; in March there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Salta in?
Salta is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Salta?
A nonstop flight from London to Salta takes about 13 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,570 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Salta?
Salta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 75, summer holidays 93, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 51.