AI-generatedSan Miguel de Tucumán at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 1,068 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 440 m
Climate in San Miguel de Tucumán
San Miguel de Tucumán has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while June is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, San Miguel de Tucumán is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán
The best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 223 mm.
San Miguel de Tucumán through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Miguel de Tucumán in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
San Miguel de Tucumán in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
San Miguel de Tucumán in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
San Miguel de Tucumán in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:4619:27
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:31–07:17 · evening 18:56–19:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:31 · evening 19:41–19:51
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 San Miguel de Tucumán compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in San Miguel de Tucumán in October?
In October, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 41 min06:46 – 19:27
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
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
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August has the better holiday weather in San Miguel de Tucumán: score 92 against 68. In August, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. August has 6 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Miguel de Tucumán month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January32° · 7.4 h
In January, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 223 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in January51February30° · 6.5 h
In February, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 167 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in February59March28° · 5.6 h
In March, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 153 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in March74April25° · 5.1 h
In April, San Miguel de Tucumán is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in April82May22° · 4.7 h
In May, San Miguel de Tucumán is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in May85June19° · 4.5 h
In June, San Miguel de Tucumán is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in June90July20° · 6.0 h
In July, San Miguel de Tucumán is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in July92August24° · 6.6 h
In August, San Miguel de Tucumán is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in August92September27° · 6.6 h
In September, San Miguel de Tucumán is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in September68October29° · 6.3 h
In October, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in October56November31° · 7.1 h
In November, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in November43December32° · 7.4 h
In December, San Miguel de Tucumán is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in San Miguel de Tucumán.
San Miguel de Tucumán in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Miguel de Tucumán
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in January (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from October to November. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 90 days a year, mostly from December to March.
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 | 42 | 32° | 21° | 7.4 h | 15 | 223 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 30° | 20° | 6.5 h | 14 | 167 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 28° | 19° | 5.6 h | 14 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 25° | 16° | 5.1 h | 10 | 82 |
| MayMay | 82 | 22° | 12° | 4.7 h | 6 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 19° | 9° | 4.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 20° | 7° | 6.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 24° | 9° | 6.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 12° | 6.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 29° | 16° | 6.3 h | 8 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 31° | 18° | 7.1 h | 11 | 110 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 32° | 20° | 7.4 h | 15 | 173 |
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
26.82° S, 65.21° W · 440 m · America/Argentina/Tucuman
Sunshine2,250 hours a year
Sunshine hours in San Miguel de Tucumán
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 6.3 of 12.7 hours of daylight in San Miguel de Tucumán, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,068 mm a year, most in January
Rain in San Miguel de Tucumán: 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, San Miguel de Tucumán has about 8 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in December
UV index in San Miguel de Tucumán
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
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 30 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 & cloudsWindiest in October: 15 km/h
Wind and clouds in San Miguel de Tucumán
How breezy and how cloudy San Miguel de Tucumán 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 San Miguel de Tucumán typically peaks at 15 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 45 % of the sky over San Miguel de Tucumán: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 & humidity112 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in San Miguel de Tucumán
How often the day gets hot in San Miguel de Tucumán (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, San Miguel de Tucumán has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
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San Miguel de Tucumán 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.
San Miguel de Tucumán has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 15 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 25 min
- Distance
- 10,750 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.
Good to know: Argentina
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, I · 220 V
- Dialling code
- +54
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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San Miguel de Tucumán vs Santiago del Estero
In October San Miguel de Tucumán has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 62). During the day Santiago del Estero is 2 °C warmer than San Miguel de Tucumán. Santiago del Estero gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | San Miguel de Tucumán | Santiago del Estero |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, San Miguel de Tucumán ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Puerto San Julián17°7°92
- 6Mendoza24°89
- 7Bahía Blanca23°88
- 8Córdoba27°87
- 22San Miguel de TucumánThis page29°68
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Frequently asked questions about San Miguel de Tucumán
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán?
The best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in San Miguel de Tucumán?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 21 °C. June is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in San Miguel de Tucumán?
Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 223 mm. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Miguel de Tucumán get?
San Miguel de Tucumán gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is San Miguel de Tucumán in?
San Miguel de Tucumán is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Miguel de Tucumán?
A nonstop flight from London to San Miguel de Tucumán takes about 13 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,750 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for San Miguel de Tucumán?
San Miguel de Tucumán has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 83, summer holidays 91, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 43.