Salta in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +77°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 310 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
310 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salta has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Salta in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salta for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +81°F.
Is Salta warm or cold in February?
Salta is typically warm in February.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +61°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how February is compared to other months in Salta:
Climate in Salta in February
Salta weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+77°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+43°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+91°F
+90°F
Rainfall
353 mm
310 mm
343 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
84%
86%
88%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
1
Cloudy days
1
1
1
Rainy days
25
23
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting colder in February. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 353 mm to 310 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in January to 0 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Salta in February 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 February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Salta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 75%, leading to total precipitation of around 224 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February 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 February in Salta?
This is the weather in Salta in February 2023:
1 February
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+86°F
2 February
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+77°F
3 February
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+81°F
4 February
🌧️
+73°F
5 February
🌧️
+80°F
6 February
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+85°F
7 February
☁️
+86°F
8 February
☁️
+86°F
9 February
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+85°F
10 February
🌧️
+85°F
11 February
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+86°F
12 February
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+87°F
13 February
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+91°F
14 February
🌧️
+88°F
15 February
⛈️
+81°F
16 February
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+84°F
17 February
🌧️
+66°F
18 February
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+61°F
19 February
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+72°F
20 February
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+76°F
21 February
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+75°F
22 February
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+81°F
23 February
🌧️
+79°F
24 February
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+76°F
25 February
🌧️
+83°F
26 February
🌧️
+75°F
27 February
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+77°F
28 February
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+81°F
In February 2023 Salta had 8 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salta climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salta in February 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 February:
Is February a good time to visit Salta?
It’s always a good time to visit Salta, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salta in February?
February is warm in Salta. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Salta rainy in February?
Salta is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Salta in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salta in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Argentina
Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.
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.