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What’s the climate like in Catamarca?

The current climate of Catamarca features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Catamarca in recent years was 44°C in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in June 2021.

On average, Catamarca receives 695 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the climate in other parts of Argentina? Check out the weather and climate in places like Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Ushuaia, or have a look at other destinations in Argentina.

Best time to visit Catamarca?

The best time to visit Catamarca for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Catamarca. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Catamarca

The climate table of Catamarca shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 35 30 31 28 23 20 21 25 28 30 33 34
Temp. min (°C) 19 18 17 15 10 6 5 7 11 15 17 18
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Precipitation (mm) 136 108 81 62 13 19 4,4 24 14 41 72 120
UV Index 9 8 8 7 6 5 6 7 8 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 29°C
  • Highest temperature: 35°C in January
  • Lowest temperature: 20°C in June
  • Precipitation: 695 mm per year, averaging 58 mm per month
  • Driest months: 4,4 mm in July, 13 mm in May and 14 mm in September
  • Wettest months: 136 mm in January, 120 mm in December and 108 mm in February

Average Temperature per Month in Catamarca

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Catamarca, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Catamarca, Argentina,

Average Precipitation per Month in Catamarca

This graph shows how much precipitation Catamarca, Argentina, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Catamarca, Argentina,

Average UV Index per Month in Catamarca

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Catamarca, Argentina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Catamarca, Argentina,

Yearly Temperature in Catamarca

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Catamarca, Argentina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Catamarca, Argentina,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Catamarca

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Catamarca, Argentina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Catamarca, Argentina,

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Average Weather in Catamarca by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Catamarca. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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