When to go · Humahuaca

Humahuaca in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, cloud can hide Hornocal).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: High; Argentina overall
Prices: High; Argentina overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Humahuaca

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, cloud can hide Hornocal).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

HumahuacaHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 14 days
Northwest (Salta and Jujuy), Argentina · Salta, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Cafayaterainy
Summer rains can cut mountain roads in January–March; the dry winter is clear but cold at night above 3,000 m.

Argentina overall: Peak summer holidays: Patagonia at its best but booked out, Buenos Aires hot and half-empty, Northwest rainy.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Humahuaca, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, cloud can hide Hornocal).

February: Inside Humahuaca's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); Feb for carnival.

Humahuaca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.