Tucumán · The North · 26°48′ S
San Miguel de Tucumán
Where independence was declared
The largest city in the north, green and lively, home to the Casa Histórica where Congress declared independence on July 9, 1816. The cloud forest and the San Javier hills start a few kilometers away.
What not to miss
- The Casa Histórica of Independence
- Plaza Independencia and Government House
- Tucumán-style empanadas, fried or baked
Getting there
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, about 10 km from downtown. Bus terminal with routes across the country.
San Miguel de Tucumán, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Rainy season
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (20°); very rainy.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
February
Rainy season
- Hot days (30°), mild nights (20°); very rainy.
- Normal.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
March
Autumn
- Hot days (28°), mild nights (19°); frequent rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
April
Autumn
- Mild days (25°), mild nights (16°); frequent rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
May
Autumn
- Mild days (21°), cool nights (12°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
June
Winter
- Cool days (19°), cool nights (9°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
July
July 9
Independence Day is celebrated where it was declared, with ceremonies, a parade and the Casa Histórica open to visitors.
- Cool days (19°), cold nights (7°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
August
Winter
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (9°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
September
High season
- Mild days (26°), cool nights (12°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
October
High season
- Hot days (29°), mild nights (15°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
November
Spring
- Hot days (30°), mild nights (18°); frequent rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
December
Rainy season
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (20°); very rainy.
- 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 Miguel de Tucumán each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in San Miguel de Tucumán. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 31.3 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of 6.9 °C. The wettest month is January (238 mm). The driest is July.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 °C | 20.3 °C | 238 mm |
| February | 29.7 °C | 19.7 °C | 182 mm |
| March | 27.9 °C | 18.5 °C | 135 mm |
| April | 24.9 °C | 15.5 °C | 62 mm |
| May | 21.4 °C | 11.8 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 19 °C | 8.5 °C | 13 mm |
| July | 19.4 °C | 6.9 °C | 5 mm |
| August | 23.3 °C | 8.7 °C | 6 mm |
| September | 26.3 °C | 11.5 °C | 15 mm |
| October | 28.9 °C | 15.4 °C | 64 mm |
| November | 30.3 °C | 17.7 °C | 102 mm |
| December | 31.3 °C | 19.5 °C | 160 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Tucumán Aero station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar