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Salta in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Salta in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Salta in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +73°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 343 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
343 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salta has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Salta in March

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

The temperature in March is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +79°F.

Is Salta warm or cold in March?

Salta is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

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

Climate in Salta in March

Salta weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+77°F+73°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+43°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+86°F
Rainfall
310 mm343 mm222 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
86%88%88%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
012
Cloudy days
113
Rainy days
232725
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 310 mm to 343 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 0 to 1.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salta in March 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 March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Salta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 384 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Salta, here is a comparison with other months, 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 March in Salta?

This is the weather in Salta in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+84°F
2 March
☁️
+83°F
3 March
☀️
+83°F
4 March
☀️
+84°F
5 March
☁️
+81°F
6 March
🌧️
+81°F
7 March
🌧️
+79°F
8 March
☁️
+83°F
9 March
☀️
+85°F
10 March
☀️
+86°F
11 March
☀️
+86°F
12 March
☀️
+86°F
13 March
☀️
+85°F
14 March
🌧️
+80°F
15 March
☁️
+84°F
16 March
☀️
+81°F
17 March
🌧️
+83°F
18 March
☁️
+82°F
19 March
☀️
+84°F
20 March
☁️
+84°F
21 March
☁️
+83°F
22 March
☀️
+83°F
23 March
🌧️
+81°F
24 March
🌧️
+77°F
25 March
🌧️
+72°F
26 March
🌧️
+71°F
27 March
🌧️
+71°F
28 March
🌧️
+78°F
29 March
☀️
+87°F
30 March
☁️
+82°F
31 March
🌧️
+80°F
In March 2023 Salta had 11 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Salta?

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

Can you sunbathe in Salta in March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Salta in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salta in March, 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.

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.