Weather in Jujuy

About Jujuy

Jujuy's Quebrada de Humahuaca valley is inscribed UNESCO, a landscape layered with pre-Columbian ruins, Spanish colonial towns, and earth tones that rival the Rainbow Mountain. Indigenous traditions persist strongest here, and the high-altitude agriculture patterns echo millennia of mountain wisdom. Mule trains still pass through villages unchanged since 1600.

Country

Argentina

Best months to visit

August

Currency

ARS

Language

Spanish, Quechua

Things to do in Jujuy

Quebrada de Humahuaca scenic drive: mountain villages circuit Purmamarca Paleta del Pintor painter's palette mountain Tilcara pre-Incan fortress and museum tour Iruya whitewashed village on cliff edge hiking visit Serranías del Hornocal Rainbow Mountains trek: 14 colors Cocora de Umahuaca colonial church and mission tour

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

25C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

February

23C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

March

22C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

April

20C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

May

17C

Cool, with regular rainfall.

June

15C

Cool, with some rainy days.

July

16C

Cool, with occasional showers.

Recommended

August

20C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

September

22C

Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.

October

23C

Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.

November

24C

Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.

December

24C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

Jujuy province is where Argentina's landscapes turn psychedelic — the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO-listed valley, is striped in reds, purples and greens, most famously at the Cerro de los Siete Colores above the village of Purmamarca. The provincial capital, San Salvador de Jujuy, is a workaday gateway, but the real draw is the string of small Andean villages, llama herds and pre-Inca ruins strung along the valley towards the Bolivian border.

Best areas to stay in Jujuy

San Salvador de Jujuy

The provincial capital, a practical base with transport links, though most visitors pass through quickly.

Purmamarca

A small adobe village beneath the Cerro de los Siete Colores, with a popular crafts market and several boutique stays.

Tilcara

A lively village with a pre-Inca pucará (fortress) ruin and a good range of guesthouses, often used as a base for exploring the Quebrada.

Humahuaca

The valley's northernmost town, with colonial architecture and closer access to the high-altitude salt flats.

Getting to Jujuy

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Flights

Fly into San Salvador de Jujuy's airport (JUJ) via Buenos Aires, or arrive overland from Salta (about 1.5-2 hours by road).

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From London

~2 hours by air from Buenos Aires; allow 20+ hours total travel from the UK via Buenos Aires.

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Getting around

A rental car gives the most flexibility for the Quebrada de Humahuaca; otherwise local buses and tours run between San Salvador de Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jujuy?

April to November (the dry season) gives the clearest views of the coloured hills; December to March brings rain that can occasionally close mountain roads.

What is the Cerro de los Siete Colores?

The 'Hill of Seven Colours' above Purmamarca is a striking mineral-streaked mountainside, best seen in the morning light and easily reached on a short walking circuit.

How do I explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca?

Rental car, organised day tours from Salta or San Salvador de Jujuy, or local buses all connect the villages of Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca along the valley.

Is altitude a concern?

Yes — much of the Quebrada sits above 2,000-3,000m, and Humahuaca itself is around 3,000m, so take it easy on arrival and stay hydrated.

What local food should I try?

Tamales, humita (a corn and cheese filling wrapped in husks) and llama meat dishes are regional specialities, often served at simple village restaurants.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

The Seven Colours hill at Purmamarca in the early morning light was unreal — almost looked painted on. The crafts market there was great for alpaca wool souvenirs.

Valentina C. · July 2023

★★★★★

Drove the whole Quebrada de Humahuaca over a couple of days, stopping in Tilcara and Humahuaca. Felt like a completely different country to Buenos Aires.

James O. · September 2024

★★★★☆

Altitude hit me harder than expected in Humahuaca, so take it slow for the first day. The landscapes more than made up for it.

Carla F. · May 2023