Purmamarca, Argentina: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Purmamarca, Argentina? If you're planning to go to Purmamarca, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Purmamarca, Argentina

Based on the climate and weather in Purmamarca, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for Purmamarca, Argentina

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Purmamarca, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to take an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent one.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

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Activities for Purmamarca, Argentina

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Purmamarca.

What to wear/what to pack for Purmamarca, Argentina by month

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January

If you are traveling to Purmamarca in January, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

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February

If you are traveling to Purmamarca in February, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

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March

If you are traveling to Purmamarca in March, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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April

Traveling to Purmamarca in April, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost 5-10 days this month.

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May

If you are traveling to Purmamarca in May, you will notice that it is cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

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June

If you go to Purmamarca in June, you will notice that it is cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

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July

If you go to Purmamarca in July, you will notice that it is cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

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August

If you go to Purmamarca in August, you will notice that it can be brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

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September

If you go to Purmamarca in September, you will notice that it is chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

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October

October in Purmamarca dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about a third of the time. It rains once in a while.

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November

If you go to Purmamarca in November, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about a third of the time.

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December

If you are traveling to Purmamarca in December, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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