Catamarca · The North · 28°28′ S
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
City of the Virgin of the Valley
A quiet capital between the Ambato and Ancasti ranges and a pilgrimage center for the Virgin of the Valley. In July it hosts the National Poncho Festival, with weavings from across the province.
What not to miss
- The Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Valley
- The Cuesta del Portezuelo viewpoint
- The National Poncho Festival in July
Getting there
Coronel Felipe Varela Airport, about 20 km away. Bus terminal with routes across the country.
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Hot
- Hot days (35°), mild nights (22°); frequent rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
February
Hot
- Hot days (33°), mild nights (21°); frequent rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
March
Hot
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (19°); little rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
April
Autumn
- Hot days (28°), mild nights (15°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
May
Autumn
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (10°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
June
Winter
- Mild days (20°), cold nights (6°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
July
Poncho Festival
The National Poncho Festival brings together weavers, artisans and musicians from across the country during the winter holidays.
- Mild days (20°), cold nights (5°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
August
Winter
- Mild days (24°), cold nights (8°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
September
High season
- Hot days (28°), cool nights (12°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, light clothes, sunscreen.
October
Hot
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (17°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
November
High season
- Hot days (33°), mild nights (20°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
December
Hot
- Hot days (35°), mild nights (21°); frequent rain.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Month by month
How many travelers stay in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is December, with highs of 34.6 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of 4.5 °C. The wettest month is January (81 mm). The driest is August.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5 °C | 21.9 °C | 81 mm |
| February | 33 °C | 20.8 °C | 74 mm |
| March | 31.3 °C | 19.2 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 27.6 °C | 15 °C | 31 mm |
| May | 23.4 °C | 10.3 °C | 13 mm |
| June | 20.2 °C | 5.6 °C | 7 mm |
| July | 20.3 °C | 4.5 °C | 4 mm |
| August | 24.3 °C | 7.7 °C | 3 mm |
| September | 27.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 6 mm |
| October | 30.8 °C | 16.9 °C | 24 mm |
| November | 32.8 °C | 19.6 °C | 45 mm |
| December | 34.6 °C | 21.3 °C | 73 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Catamarca Aero station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar