Salta in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +75°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 167 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
167 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salta has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Salta in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salta for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +75°F.
Is Salta warm or cold in October?
Salta is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +55°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Salta:
Climate in Salta in October
Salta weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+75°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+37°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+99°F
+97°F
Rainfall
81 mm
167 mm
237 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
72%
76%
79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
11
5
3
Cloudy days
3
3
3
Rainy days
16
21
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +72°F to +75°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 81 mm to 167 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in September to 5 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Salta in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Salta is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Salta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 127 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Salta?
This is the weather in Salta in October 2023:
1 October
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+76°F
2 October
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+83°F
3 October
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+92°F
4 October
☁️
+76°F
5 October
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+72°F
6 October
☀️
+80°F
7 October
🌧️
+66°F
8 October
☀️
+77°F
9 October
☀️
+80°F
10 October
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+87°F
11 October
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+82°F
12 October
🌧️
+65°F
13 October
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+71°F
14 October
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+79°F
15 October
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+84°F
16 October
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+94°F
17 October
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+81°F
18 October
🌧️
+71°F
19 October
🌧️
+69°F
20 October
☁️
+81°F
21 October
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+87°F
22 October
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+93°F
23 October
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+83°F
24 October
🌧️
+76°F
25 October
🌧️
+66°F
26 October
🌧️
+72°F
27 October
🌧️
+82°F
28 October
☀️
+88°F
29 October
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+95°F
30 October
☀️
+87°F
31 October
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+75°F
In October 2023 Salta had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Salta?
It’s always a good time to visit Salta, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salta in October?
October 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 October?
Salta is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Salta in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salta in October, 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.