If you are organizing a trip to the Argentine Northwest, Salta is a must-see point that you cannot miss on your itinerary. It is very important That take into account the variations of the climate in the city to be able to go with the appropriate clothing and equipment according to the season in which you travel there. For this, below I will mention the highlights to take into account.
The climate in Salta is subtropical mountainous and the city has a temperature Annual average of 17 °C, its maximum temperature reaches 34.6 °C, with the dates from December to February the hottest. While the coldest months are June and July with minimum temperatures of 4 °C and maximum of 20 °C.
Next, we show you in detail the minimum temperatures and average maximums in the City of Salta
As for the rains, there is an annual flow of 700 mm and it is important to take into account that from January to April and from September to December, is when the weather is most pleasant and there is very little rainfall. During these months the maximum temperature averages 22 °C and the minimum is around 13 °C. While the rainiest months are in midsummer, from December to February, where 1000 millimeters of water are reached and the average temperature is 24 °C and the minimum is 14 °C.
In the city there are times with clearer skies and it is usually from June to September , on these dates the days are sunnier and it is recommended to use sunscreen with factor 30 onwards, since UV rays are very strong, don't forget to bring a hat either. During the clearest days, August is the month with the highest number of hours of sunshine per day, There is an average of 7.96 hours a day and a total of 246.78 hours of sunshine throughout the month, temperatures on this date are around 23 °C the maximum and 5 °C the minimum. Also January is another month where there are quite a few days with clear skies, there is an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
As for the cloudiest days, these go from December 12 and last between 4 and 6 months.
Sunrise and last night in Salta
Another point to keep in mind during your trip to Salta is sunrise and sunset times to take them into account when organizing your activities.
During summer from December to February the sun rises at 6.30 am the first days, then in January a few minutes before 7 am and in February around 7.30 am. Sunset on these dates begins between 7.30 and 8 pm While in the fall (March to May) sunrise is at 7.30 am and dusk is at 6.30 pm.
For its part, in the winter months of June August the sun rises at 7.30 am and the sunset is at 7 pm. During the spring from September to November sunrise is at 7 am and sunset at 7.20 pm.
Recommendations
In the areas of the Valley there is a considerable temperature range between day and night, varying between 10° and 15°C and for this reason, is always recommended:
- Bring a light jacket for summer nights
- More quantity warm for winter nights
- Cap and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cocoa butter for lips
- Comfortable footwear and pants for tours
- Swimsuit for summer season