February · Argentina
Best time to visit Salta in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salta in February
Average temperature 17°C, 169 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Salta scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 169 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salta's colonial squares and Andean trains open Argentina's north-west canyon country.
February in Salta — reliably good (11th best month)
February averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 169 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salta in February?
- In February, Salta averages 17°C, 169 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Salta?
- February earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salta in February?
- Expect about 169 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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