SeasonMapCafayate weather in February
Argentina
February in Cafayate: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Cafayate · #193 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cafayate climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cafayate in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSerenata a Cafayate, Summer holidays in Argentina, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cafayate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCafayate's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Cafayate in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Torrontés harvest
1 Feb – 15 Apr · usuallyThe high-altitude Torrontés comes off the vines from February and the bodegas ringing the town open their cellars and run tastings while the picking is on.
- Festival
Serenata a Cafayate
26–28 FebMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThree nights of folklore at the Bodega Encantada that run until dawn and fill every bed in the Calchaquí valley. A town of eight thousand takes tens of thousands of people for the weekend. Source ↗
- Hazard
Summer storm road closures
15 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyFlood seasonClosuresThe valley's rain arrives as short violent summer storms and the Quebrada de las Conchas road towards Salta closes for rockfall and washed-out crossings. The tourist office on the plaza posts the state of it. Source ↗
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Cafayate in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Cafayate?
- February in Cafayate: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Cafayate on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Cafayate in February?
- In February, Cafayate averages a daily high of 24.2°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 103 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cafayate in February?
- Cafayate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in February.