January · Argentina
Best time to visit Salta in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salta in January
Average temperature 19°C, 202 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 202 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Salta scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 202 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salta's colonial squares and Andean trains open Argentina's north-west canyon country.
January holds up well in Salta — 10th best month
January averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
202 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7/10 here, 10th 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 January?
- In January, Salta averages 19°C, 202 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Salta?
- January 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 January?
- Expect about 202 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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