Summer
Dec → Feb27 to 29°
nights 19 to 21°
- 7 rainy days · 74 mm
- 11.9 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Argentina?
In short: November to March for Patagonia and its glaciers, in the height of the southern summer; May to September for the North-West (Salta, Jujuy), dry and mild in winter. March, April, October and November are the best compromise for a full trip, with 21 to 26 °C in Buenos Aires and fewer crowds in the South than in January.
- Patagonian glaciers and treks: From November to March: the southern summer opens up the South, with averages of around 18 °C according to the tourist board.
- Southern right whales: From June to December in the gulf of the Valdés Peninsula (Chubut), where they come close to shore to breed.
- The Andean North-West: From May to September in Salta and Jujuy: winter there is mild and dry, whereas summer brings heat and humidity.
- Skiing in the Andes: From June to September around Bariloche, when the southern winter brings snow to the south of the country.
- Grape harvest in Mendoza: In March and April, the harvest season livens up the wineries of Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes.
- Buenos Aires in spring: In October and November, between 21 and 25 °C in Buenos Aires, far from the humid heat of January (29 °C).
Best avoided: June to August for Patagonia (outside skiing): short days, cold, and some of the refuges, roads and lake crossings closed, just when the North-West is at its best.
Sources: argentina.travel, peninsulavaldes.org.ar
- Jan29°fair
- Feb28°fair
- Mar26°recommended
- Apr21°recommended
- May17°fair
- Jun15°fair
- Jul14°fair
- Aug16°fair
- Sep18°fair
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov25°recommended
- Dec27°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Argentina, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 21° | 12 h | 75 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 28° | 20° | 11.4 h | 79 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 26° | 19° | 10.5 h | 167 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| April | 21° | 15° | 8.5 h | 99 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 17° | 10° | 7.6 h | 48 mm | 4 d | |
| June | 15° | 8° | 7.5 h | 36 mm | 7 d | |
| July | 14° | 7° | 7.5 h | 43 mm | 6 d | |
| August | 16° | 9° | 8.1 h | 59 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 18° | 11° | 9 h | 63 mm | 6 d | |
| October | 21° | 13° | 10.1 h | 66 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| November | 25° | 17° | 11.5 h | 92 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| December | 27° | 19° | 12.4 h | 67 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Argentina, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Buenos Aires) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May17 to 26°
nights 10 to 19°
- 7 rainy days · 105 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
Winter
Jun → Aug14 to 16°
nights 7 to 9°
- 6 rainy days · 46 mm
- 7.7 h of sun
Spring
Sep → Nov18 to 25°
nights 11 to 17°
- 7 rainy days · 74 mm
- 10.2 h of sun
Book early for March to April and October to December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Argentina, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 14h28 of daylight, in June 9h51, a difference of 4h37.
14h14Jan
13h23Feb
12h24Mar
11h16Apr
10h20May
9h51Jun
10h03Jul
10h51Aug
11h56Sep
13h02Oct
14hNov
14h28Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Buenos Aires" (-34.60°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Argentina, month by month
EventsGualeguaychú CarnivalJanuary to FebruaryVendimia FestivalMarchTango World ChampionshipAugustSouthern right whales at Península ValdésJune to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Hiking: good conditions all twelve months.
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: January, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Argentina, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- January to FebruaryGualeguaychú Carnival
In Entre Ríos, comparsas parade through the corsódromo every weekend in January and February, much like a sambadrome.
- MarchVendimia Festival big crowds
Mendoza celebrates the grape harvest in early March, with a night-time show at the Greek theatre and the election of a queen.
- AugustTango World Championship
Buenos Aires hosts the world tango championship in August, with milongas, open classes and hugely popular finals.
- June to DecemberSouthern right whales at Península Valdés
Southern right whales come to calve in the gulfs of Valdés from June to December, peaking in the southern spring.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Argentina, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Iguazú Falls | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · |
| 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| 🇦🇷 El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇷 Ushuaia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇷 Patagonia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
Iguazú FallsBest time: April to May and August to SeptemberWhen to visit Iguazú Falls →The Iguazú Falls guide
Buenos AiresBest time: March to April and October to NovemberWhen to visit Buenos Aires →The Buenos Aires guide
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair29°21° at night
- 75 mm · 8 d
- 12 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair28°20° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
- 11.4 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended26°19° at night
- 167 mm · 9 d
- 10.5 h
High season, book early
April
Recommended21°15° at night
- 99 mm · 8 d
- 8.5 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair17°10° at night
- 48 mm · 4 d
- 7.6 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair15°8° at night
- 36 mm · 7 d
- 7.5 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Fair14°7° at night
- 43 mm · 6 d
- 7.5 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair16°9° at night
- 59 mm · 6 d
- 8.1 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Fair18°11° at night
- 63 mm · 6 d
- 9 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended21°13° at night
- 66 mm · 7 d
- 10.1 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended25°17° at night
- 92 mm · 8 d
- 11.5 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended27°19° at night
- 67 mm · 7 d
- 12.4 h
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 29 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. 28 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (167 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. High season: book early.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Expect 8.5 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 4 days. Expect 7.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Cool: 16 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 59 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.1 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 63 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 66 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 25 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Argentina?
November to March for Patagonia and its glaciers, in the height of the southern summer; May to September for the North-West (Salta, Jujuy), dry and mild in winter. March, April, October and November are the best compromise for a full trip, with 21 to 26 °C in Buenos Aires and fewer crowds in the South than in January.
Which month should you avoid in Argentina?
June to August for Patagonia (outside skiing): short days, cold, and some of the refuges, roads and lake crossings closed, just when the North-West is at its best.
What is the hottest month in Argentina?
January, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Buenos Aires).
What is the coldest month in Argentina?
July, with 14 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Buenos Aires).
What is the driest month in Argentina?
June: 36 mm over 7 days of rain, against 167 mm in March, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Argentina?
December, with 12.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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