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Santa Fe, Argentina weather & best time to visit

City break

Santa Fe, Argentina at a glance

Best time
Apr – Nov
Warmest month
Jan · 32°
Sunshine a year
2,610 h
Rain a year
1,078 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
21 m

Climate in Santa Fe, Argentina

Santa Fe, Argentina has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Santa Fe, Argentina is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Santa Fe, Argentina

The best time to visit Santa Fe, Argentina is from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is March with 148 mm of precipitation.

Santa Fe, Argentina through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Santa Fe, Argentina in spring

Sep – Nov

85

Excellent

  • 23–28 °C by day
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Santa Fe, Argentina in summer

Dec – Feb

66

Good

  • 30–32 °C by day
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Santa Fe, Argentina in autumn

Mar – May

80

Excellent

  • 21–29 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Santa Fe, Argentina in winter

Jun – Aug

87

Excellent

  • 18–21 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Santa Fe, Argentina for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, August – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

83

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – November

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

06:2419:13

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 06:09–06:56 · evening 18:40–19:28
Blue hour
Morning 05:59–06:09 · evening 19:28–19:38

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 Santa Fe, Argentina compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°27°
Night-time low13°15°
Daylight12.4 h13.3 h

What is the weather like in Santa Fe, Argentina in October?

In October, Santa Fe, Argentina is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 49 min06:24 – 19:13
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
4 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %

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
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Santa Fe, Argentina

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Santa Fe, Argentina: score 90 against 83. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.

October vs August, Santa Fe, Argentina
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score8390better
Daytime high25°21°
Night-time low14°9°
Sunshine7.1 hbetter6.4 h
Rainy days95better
Rainfall114 mm47 mmbetter
Muggy days31better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Santa Fe, Argentina month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

61January32° · 9.4 h

In January, Santa Fe, Argentina is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 107 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in January
67February30° · 8.4 h

In February, Santa Fe, Argentina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 118 mm in total. 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 good month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in February
74March29° · 7.5 h

In March, Santa Fe, Argentina is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 148 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in March
81April25° · 6.0 h

In April, Santa Fe, Argentina is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in April
85May21° · 5.7 h

In May, Santa Fe, Argentina is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in May
85June18° · 4.8 h

In June, Santa Fe, Argentina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in June
87July18° · 5.7 h

In July, Santa Fe, Argentina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in July
90August21° · 6.4 h

In August, Santa Fe, Argentina is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 47 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in August
88September23° · 6.6 h

In September, Santa Fe, Argentina is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in September
83October25° · 7.1 h

In October, Santa Fe, Argentina is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in October
83November28° · 8.8 h

In November, Santa Fe, Argentina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 112 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in November
69December30° · 9.3 h

In December, Santa Fe, Argentina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 127 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Santa Fe, Argentina in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Santa Fe, Argentina

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)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in January (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and from November to December. 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 75 days a year, mostly from January to February.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 25°Night 14°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6132°20°9.4 h8107
FebruaryFeb6730°19°8.4 h9118
MarchMar7429°18°7.5 h9148
AprilApr8125°14°6.0 h8105
MayMay8521°11°5.7 h668
JuneJun8518°8°4.8 h536
JulyJul8718°7°5.7 h435
AugustAug9021°9°6.4 h547
SeptemberSep8823°11°6.6 h662
OctoberOct8325°14°7.1 h9114
NovemberNov8328°17°8.8 h8112
DecemberDec6930°19°9.3 h9127

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

Sunshine hours in Santa Fe, Argentina

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,610 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 9.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.1 hDaylight 12.8 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Santa Fe, Argentina, 55 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Santa Fe, Argentina: 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.

Per year
1,078 mm on 85 days
Wettest month
Mar · 148 mm
Driest month
Jul · 35 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 114 mm

In October, Santa Fe, Argentina has about 9 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Santa Fe, Argentina

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 20 min
Light brown skin
about 25 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Santa Fe, Argentina

How breezy and how cloudy Santa Fe, Argentina 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Oct · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Mar · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Santa Fe, Argentina typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jan · 38 %
Cloudiest month
May · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 7.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Santa Fe, Argentina: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Santa Fe, Argentina

How often the day gets hot in Santa Fe, Argentina (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
83 days
Hottest month
Jan · 32 °C
Hot months
Dec – Feb

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 4Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Santa Fe, Argentina has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

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 Santa Fe, Argentina

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Santa Fe, Argentina 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.

Santa Fe, Argentina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    79

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    85

    Excellent

    • 21 °C by day
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    89

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    83

    Excellent

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    65

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 40 min
Distance
10,950 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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Santa Fe vs Rosario

In October the holiday weather in Santa Fe and Rosario is about equally good (score 83 vs 83). During the day Rosario is 1 °C cooler than Santa Fe.

Santa Fe vs Rosario, in October
in OctoberSanta FeRosario
Holiday weather score8383
Daytime high25°24°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days99
Best timeApr – NovMar – Nov

Through the year

OctoberSanta Fe 25°Rosario 24°
Santa FeRosario
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Ranking

Argentina in October: the best places

In October, Santa Fe ranks 7 of 24 destinations in this country.

  1. Neuquén23°97
  2. 2Comodoro Rivadavia19°9°96
  3. 3Puerto San Julián17°7°92
  4. 4Mendoza24°89
  5. 5Bahía Blanca23°88
  6. 6Córdoba27°87
  7. 7Santa FeThis page25°83
  8. 8Rosario24°83
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe, Argentina

When is the best time to visit Santa Fe, Argentina?

The best time to visit Santa Fe, Argentina is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Santa Fe, Argentina?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.

When does it rain most in Santa Fe, Argentina?

The wettest month is March with 148 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 35 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Fe, Argentina get?

Santa Fe, Argentina gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Santa Fe, Argentina in?

Santa Fe, Argentina is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Santa Fe, Argentina?

A nonstop flight from London to Santa Fe, Argentina takes about 13 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,950 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Santa Fe, Argentina?

Santa Fe, Argentina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 85, summer holidays 89, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 65.