Cachi Department

Province · Salta Province, 🇦🇷 Argentina

Population 8,948

Area 2,810 km²

Time zone America/Argentina/Salta

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Cachi Department Highlights

Mountain passes, cardón cactus landscapes, pre-Hispanic sites and the colonial village of Cachi in the Calchaquí Valleys of Salta.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–24°
5° at night
17 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 15 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–23°
5° at night
16 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 14 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes -1°–22°
3° at night
15 rainy days
27 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

17° (feels like 12°) · extremes -3°–21°
0° at night
8 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor

14° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–18°
-2° at night
3 rainy days
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor

13° (feels like 5°) · extremes -6°–17°
-3° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

13° (feels like 6°) · extremes -7°–17°
-3° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor

15° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–19°
-2° at night
1 rainy day
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

18° (feels like 11°) · extremes -5°–22°
-1° at night
2 rainy days
29 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good

20° (feels like 14°) · extremes -3°–24°
1° at night
5 rainy days
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good

21° (feels like 16°) · extremes -2°–25°
2° at night
10 rainy days
28 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 15 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Good

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 0°–25°
4° at night
16 rainy days
25 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 15 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Argentine Peso ARS $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 117
Electricity: Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +54

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Featured Lists

Cachi Department Highlights

Cachi Department — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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