Salta weather in October
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days. Average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, with around 11 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Salta. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
24°C
Average low
12°C
Rainy days
11 days
Best months to visit
August, September, October
What to do in Salta in October
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 October
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
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 (you are here)
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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