Salta weather in March
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, with around 21 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While March isn't our top-rated month for Salta, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
23°C
Average low
15°C
Rainy days
21 days
Best months to visit
August, September, October
What to do in Salta in March
Whatever the weather, Salta rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Salta Cathedral and MAAM anthropology museum tour
Salinas Grandes salt flat full-day expedition drive
Purmamarca Cerro de los Siete Colores mountain hike
Tilcara fortress ruins and archaeological site exploration
Local market tour: empanadas and regional cuisine
9 de Julio plaza and colonial mansion walking tour
What to pack for March
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
26C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
February
24C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
March (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
April
20C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
May
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
July
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
20C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
October
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
25C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
December
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
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