Cafayate weather in March

March in Cafayate: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cafayate🇦🇷 Argentina · Northwest Argentina · City92
  1. 87Jan
  2. 89Feb
  3. 92Mar
  4. 92Apr
  5. 89May
  6. 87Jun
  7. 87Jul
  8. 91Aug
  9. 94Sep
  10. 96Oct
  11. 95Nov
  12. 91Dec

#4 of 12 months in Cafayate · #68 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 92/100 (tier S)

Days
23°C
Nights
14°C
Wet days
11
Sun
9.8 h
Humidity
78%
Daylight
12 h
Cafayate, Argentina
Photo: Sergio Andrés Soto · Pexels

Traveller notes on Cafayate in March

Other months in Cafayate

Cafayate forum threads describe January as the wettest month here, though posters were clear this stretch of northern Argentina gets meaningfully less rain than nearby Salta - and 'rain every day' in local parlance usually means a shower at some point in the day rather than a washout. Days were described as warm at midday with cool mornings and evenings, a comfortable range for touring the area's wineries. The region's torrontés white wine was repeatedly singled out as the signature local pour, alongside solid malbec and other reds, making the wineries themselves a worthwhile focus regardless of what the sky is doing.
SaltaWineRegionRegular · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe October as warm but comfortable - not too warm to enjoy an afternoon by the pool - with posters naming the broader April-through-November stretch as a great window generally, while specifically flagging summer (the local rainy season) as the time to avoid. Posters consistently highlight the local wine scene as the main draw: Cafayate's high-altitude vineyards produce cabernet sauvignon, malbec, merlot and the region's signature torrontés, with the altitude credited for thicker-skinned red grapes and notably robust wines. Wine tours and tastings are named as the clear centerpiece of a visit, with October's warm, dry, rain-free conditions well suited to spending time outdoors among the vines.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Cafayate climate normals — March

Daytime high23°C / 73°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 58°F
Feels like (high)25°C / 77°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind9 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 March

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.

BusySummer holidays in Argentina, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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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.

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What's on in Cafayate in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Torrontés harvest

    1 Feb – 15 Apr · usually

    The 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.

  • Hazard

    Summer storm road closures

    15 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyFlood seasonClosures

    The 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 March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Cafayate?
March in Cafayate: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Cafayate on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
What is the weather like in Cafayate in March?
In March, Cafayate averages a daily high of 22.8°C and a low of 14.4°C, with about 65.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cafayate in March?
Cafayate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in March.