Best Time to Visit Buenos Aires

Best time to visit
All year
Subtropical — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout year

Buenos Aires is best visited All year, when skies are clearer and temperatures are warm without being extreme.

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Buenos Aires — Monthly Temperatures

0°C32°F10°C50°F20°C68°F30°C86°FJan: 21.0–28.6°CJan28.6°Feb: 19.2–27.1°CFeb27.1°Mar: 19.3–25.6°CMar25.6°Apr: 14.8–21.2°CApr21.2°May: 10.6–17.5°CMay17.5°Jun: 7.9–14.3°CJun14.3°Jul: 7.8–14.2°CJul14.2°Aug: 8.6–16.0°CAug16.0°Sep: 10.7–17.6°CSep17.6°Oct: 12.9–21.1°COct21.1°Nov: 16.8–24.8°CNov24.8°Dec: 19.2–27.0°CDec27.0°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Buenos Aires Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 28.6°C 21.0°C 82.7mm 11.9h 9
10/10
February Best 27.1°C 19.2°C 73.7mm 11.7h 7
10/10
March Best 25.6°C 19.3°C 139.4mm 10.2h 9
9/10
April Best 21.2°C 14.8°C 87.6mm 9.3h 7
10/10
May Best 17.5°C 10.6°C 54.2mm 8.5h 4
10/10
June Best 14.3°C 7.9°C 30.5mm 7.6h 6
10/10
July Best 14.2°C 7.8°C 50.3mm 7.8h 8
10/10
August Best 16.0°C 8.6°C 33.8mm 8.9h 5
10/10
September Best 17.6°C 10.7°C 74.3mm 8.8h 6
10/10
October Best 21.1°C 12.9°C 64.3mm 10.7h 7
10/10
November Best 24.8°C 16.8°C 79.5mm 11.5h 8
10/10
December Best 27.0°C 19.2°C 73.0mm 12.6h 7
10/10

Buenos Aires Climate

Buenos Aires has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Check the annual climate overview for Buenos Aires for the full year picture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Buenos Aires?

The best month to visit Buenos Aires is January, when temperatures average 28.6°C and conditions score 10/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in January?

In January, Buenos Aires sees average highs of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and lows of 21.0°C. Conditions are hot and fairly wet (9 rainy days on average), with roughly 11.9 hours of sunshine a day. Weather-wise, this is one of the most reliable months to travel.

When is rainy season in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires does not have a distinct rainy season — rainfall is spread relatively evenly through the year.

Is Buenos Aires good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (June, July, August) averages 14.2°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.