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Santiago del Estero in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40+ °C).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Argentina overall
Prices
High
Argentina overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santiago del Estero

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40+ °C).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Santiago del EsteroHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Argentina overall
High
Prices · Argentina overall
High

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

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santiago del Estero, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Apr: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40+ °C).

April: Inside Santiago del Estero's best window: Apr–Oct (mild, dry).

Santiago del Estero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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