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Salta in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Salta in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Salta in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Salta in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 222 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the wettest month of the year in Salta;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
222 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salta has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Salta in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salta for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +82°F.

Is Salta warm or cold in April?

Salta is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Salta:

Climate in Salta in April

Salta weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+73°F+70°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+37°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+86°F
Rainfall
343 mm222 mm117 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
88%88%85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
124
Cloudy days
135
Rainy days
272521
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 343 mm to 222 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 1 to 2.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salta in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Salta is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Salta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 270 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 100 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salta wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 353 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Salta?

This is the weather in Salta in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+69°F
2 April
🌧️
+70°F
3 April
🌧️
+73°F
4 April
🌧️
+68°F
5 April
🌧️
+74°F
6 April
☁️
+71°F
7 April
🌧️
+72°F
8 April
☁️
+75°F
9 April
☁️
+76°F
10 April
☁️
+76°F
11 April
☁️
+75°F
12 April
☀️
+78°F
13 April
🌧️
+69°F
14 April
🌧️
+62°F
15 April
🌧️
+63°F
16 April
🌧️
+64°F
17 April
🌧️
+65°F
18 April
🌧️
+69°F
19 April
☀️
+75°F
20 April
☁️
+71°F
21 April
☁️
+71°F
22 April
🌧️
+67°F
23 April
🌧️
+60°F
24 April
🌧️
+63°F
25 April
☁️
+73°F
26 April
☀️
+76°F
27 April
☀️
+70°F
28 April
☁️
+72°F
29 April
☁️
+78°F
30 April
☀️
+82°F
In April 2023 Salta had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Salta climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Salta in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+69°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 1490 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 3034 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salta in April:

Is April a good time to visit Salta?

It’s always a good time to visit Salta, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Salta in April?

April has mild temperatures in Salta. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Salta rainy in April?

Salta is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Salta in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salta in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Argentina

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Monthly weather in Salta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.