Catamarca, Argentina experiences average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 2.1°C (3.8°F) across the available records.
Catamarca, Argentina Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Catamarca, Argentina. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.9/10
Best: March, April, August, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 25°C / 15°C
Feels Like 26°C / 14°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 57 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 63%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
31°C
January
Avg Low22°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
6°C
July
Avg High18°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
2days
July
Avg High18°C
Avg Low6°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
November (Gusts 47)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 08:15
Daylight 10.3h
Sunset 18:35
Live conditions—
Catamarca on the map · live conditions
Catamarca, Argentina
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Argentina
- City
- Catamarca
- Population
- 159.1K
- Coordinates
- -28.47°, -65.79°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 22°C . Feb: 30°C / 21°C . Mar: 27°C / 19°C . Apr: 24°C / 15°C . May: 19°C / 10°C . Jun: 18°C / 6°C . Jul: 18°C / 6°C . Aug: 22°C / 10°C . Sep: 26°C / 13°C . Oct: 28°C / 16°C . Nov: 30°C / 19°C . Dec: 30°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 125 mm. Feb: 93 mm. Mar: 86 mm. Apr: 51 mm. May: 26 mm. Jun: 14 mm. Jul: 9 mm. Aug: 12 mm. Sep: 25 mm. Oct: 58 mm. Nov: 76 mm. Dec: 107 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 76%. May: 72%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 59%. Aug: 48%. Sep: 49%. Oct: 55%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 64%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 1 days. Jul: 1 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 2.1°C (3.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 23 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 34°C | Jan · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 6°C | Jul · 6°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 159 mm | Jan · 125 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 14 km/h | Nov · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good 
June
Good July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 24°C | 13days (125 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 11days (93 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March best | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (86 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 73% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 14°C | 8days (51 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 76% Humid | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 10°C | 19°C / 8°C | 6days (26 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| June | 18°C / 6°C | 16°C / 4°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 8.9h Good | 63% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| July | 18°C / 6°C | 16°C / 3°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 9.3h Good | 59% Moderate | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 10°C | 21°C / 7°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 13°C | 25°C / 11°C | 3days (25 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 28°C / 16°C | 28°C / 15°C | 7days (58 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 19°C | 31°C / 19°C | 10days (76 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 30°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 11days (107 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Catamarca are March, April, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Catamarca, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Catamarca is January, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Catamarca is July, with average overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Catamarca is January, averaging 125mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Catamarca runs through January, February, December, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Catamarca.
Catamarca receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Catamarca.
The least favorable months to visit Catamarca are January, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider March, April, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Catamarca is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Catamarca is 63%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Catamarca receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Catamarca are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 47 km/h / 29 mph).
Catamarca averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Catamarca is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Catamarca has a Humid Subtropical (dry winter) climate, classified as Cwa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Catamarca ranges from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Catamarca. It earns a climate score of 7.1/10 with Good.
For June in Catamarca, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 18°C (64°F) and 3 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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