Salta weather in January
January in Salta: warm, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Salta · #215 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Salta climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 269 mm / 10.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Salta in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Salta?
- January in Salta: warm, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Salta on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Salta in January?
- In January, Salta averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 269.1 mm of rain over roughly 22.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Salta in January?
- Salta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in January.