Best Time to Visit Salta for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, October, August

Avoid

January, February, March, December

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Weather

11°C – 23°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Salta?

The best time to visit Salta for backpacking is September, October, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Salta

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	71Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	176	14.3	72%	wet
February	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	154	13.9	77%	wet
March	75Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	102	12.8	78%	shoulder
April	87Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	29	6.4	76%	dry
May	90Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	8	4.2	74%	dry
June	79Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	20°	5	2.4	71%	dry
July	77Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	20°	2	1.5	63%	dry
August	96Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	23°	3	1.3	55%	dry
September	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	26°	5	2.6	52%	dry
October	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	28	5.6	57%	dry
November	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	61	8.7	61%	shoulder
December	80Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	131	13	66%	shoulder