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Climate in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Santiago del Estero, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.8°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 99 rainy days a year, with around 1698 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 32.5°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 13.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
78/100

Climate overview

Santiago del Estero, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.8°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 99 rainy days a year, with around 1698 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 32.5°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 13.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Santiago del Estero is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average22.8°C
  • Warmest monthJan (32.5°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (13.2°C)
  • Comfort score78/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Santiago del Estero receives about 901 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 99 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Santiago del Estero sees an estimated 1698 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Santiago del Estero monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan32.5°C23.5°C96 mm11135 h
Feb31.8°C22.8°C92 mm10144 h
Mar29.9°C20.9°C85 mm9148 h
Apr27.3°C18.3°C69 mm8146 h
May24.8°C15.8°C62 mm7143 h
Jun22.9°C13.9°C62 mm7133 h
Jul22.2°C13.2°C58 mm6137 h
Aug22.9°C13.9°C58 mm6141 h
Sep24.8°C15.8°C73 mm8133 h
Oct27.3°C18.3°C73 mm8146 h
Nov29.9°C20.9°C85 mm9148 h
Dec31.8°C22.8°C88 mm10144 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Santiago del Estero are Aug, Jul, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    32°C / 23°C

    276 mm rain

  • Autumn

    27°C / 18°C

    216 mm rain

  • Winter

    23°C / 14°C

    178 mm rain

  • Spring

    27°C / 18°C

    231 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Santiago del Estero has a climate comfort score of 78/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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