Weather radar Salta
Real-time precipitation radar · Salta · Argentina
Salta climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Salta shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27.4° | 26.9° | 25.6° | 22.6° | 20.2° | 19.5° | 20° | 22.1° | 24.2° | 25.3° | 26.5° | 26.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 18.7° | 18.2° | 17.7° | 14.9° | 10.7° | 7.9° | 8° | 8.4° | 11.6° | 13.9° | 16.2° | 18.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 271 | 230 | 271 | 171 | 67 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 58 | 112 | 171 | 273 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 22 |
| Sunshine hours | 339 | 287 | 298 | 282 | 295 | 285 | 303 | 323 | 321 | 340 | 323 | 339 |
| Humidity | 80% | 83% | 87% | 87% | 83% | 74% | 70% | 61% | 63% | 67% | 73% | 80% |
Best time to visit Salta
The best time to visit Salta is typically August. In this month the average high is 22.1°C, precipitation is 18 mm and sunshine duration is 323 hours. The annual average high is 23.9°C, total annual precipitation is 1702 mm (176 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3735 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salta
How up to date is the weather radar for Salta?
The weather radar for Salta is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Salta?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Salta: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Salta?
The thunderstorm potential for Salta is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Salta.
What is the climate like in Salta?
Salta has an annual average high of 23.9°C. The warmest month is January (avg high 27.4°C), the coldest June (avg low 7.9°C). The wettest month is December with 273 mm, the driest August with 18 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1702 mm (176 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3735 hours.
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