, with very mild, dry winters (from late May to mid-August) and hot, rainy summers (from December to March). In summer, the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms, while in the rest of the year it doesn't rain much. In spring, at the end of a long dry season, dust-laden winds can blow.
The city is located in northern Argentina, at nearly 28 degrees south latitude, and 190 meters (625 feet) above sea level. The Andes are not far away: the first foothills are located about 130 km (80 mi) to the west.
, the difference in temperature between night and day is often noticeable. Also, even though the winter is mild, there can sometimes be periods a bit cold, especially at night, when the temperature can drop to around freezing or a little below. This typically happens from late May to early September. In July 1975 the temperature dropped to -9 °C (16 °F), while in July 2007 it dropped to -8.5 °C (16.5 °F).
all year round, in fact, the heat records exceed 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. The hottest days of the year are generally recorded in spring, in October and November. However, from September to March, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 38/40 °C (100/104 °F).
In December 2013, the temperature reached 45 °C (113 °F), and the average high for the month was 39 °C (102 °F). In January 2022 it reached 45.6 °C (114.1 °F), and the average high was 38 °C (100.5 °F).
It is difficult to find the best time to visit Santiago del Estero, as the city is subject to temperature changes. In
, from late May to mid-August, temperatures are generally mild and rainfall rare, so you can choose this period, but it must be said that sometimes it can get cold, especially at night. You can then choose the period
, in which both temperature and rainfall are halfway between winter and summer.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
20.7 °C and a maximum of
34.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.8 °C in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41 °C. However, it reached
44.5 °C in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
139.3 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
44.3 °C in February 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
106.5 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
18.5 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
5.5 °C in March 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
41.7 °C in March 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
94.3 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
26.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.4 °C in April 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in April 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
39.9 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.9 °C, with a minimum of
10.7 °C and a maximum of
23.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.8 °C in May 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
16 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.5 kph.
June is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.1 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.5 °C in June 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only
9.3 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
7.1 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.9 °C, with a minimum of
4.9 °C and a maximum of
20.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.5 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in July 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.3 °C in August 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
39.3 °C in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.8 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.5 °C in September 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
42.8 °C in September 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.6 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.5 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
44.5 °C in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
55.2 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
18.1 °C and a maximum of
32.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in November 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
46.5 °C in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
71.8 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.2 °C and a maximum of
34.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.2 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41.5 °C. However, it reached
45 °C in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.