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 Buenos Aires?
- Jan29°not recommended
- Feb28°fair
- Mar26°recommended
- Apr21°recommended
- May17°fair
- Jun15°not recommended
- Jul14°not recommended
- Aug16°not recommended
- Sep18°fair
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov25°recommended
- Dec27°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Buenos Aires, 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° | 10.4 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 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 Buenos Aires, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (La Boca / Caminito) 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
- 8.8 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 November
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 Buenos Aires, 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
13h24Feb
12h24Mar
11h16Apr
10h20May
9h51Jun
10h03Jul
10h50Aug
11h56Sep
13h02Oct
14hNov
14h28Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "La Boca / Caminito" (-34.64°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Buenos Aires, month by month
EventsMurga carnivalFebruaryFeria del LibroApril to MayFestival y Mundial de TangoAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: January, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Buenos Aires, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- FebruaryMurga carnival
Neighbourhood murgas parade in sequinned costumes on February weekends, on street stages set up all over the city.
- April to MayFeria del Libro
The book fair takes over the La Rural exhibition grounds for three weeks spanning April and May, with publishers and guest authors.
- AugustFestival y Mundial de Tango
Two weeks of free milongas, classes and the Tango World Championship, in August, in theatres and on squares.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended29°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
- 10.4 h
Busy, without the crush
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
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 36 mm · 7 d
- 7.5 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended14°7° at night
- 43 mm · 6 d
- 7.5 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended16°9° at night
- 59 mm · 6 d
- 8.1 h
Low season, lower prices
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 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended25°17° at night
- 92 mm · 8 d
- 11.5 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair27°19° at night
- 67 mm · 7 d
- 12.4 h
Quiet, then the holidays
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: 10.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
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. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
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. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
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 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. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
March to April and October to November: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 26 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, La Boca / Caminito).
Which month should you avoid in Buenos Aires?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 75 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (La Boca / Caminito).
What is the hottest month in Buenos Aires?
January, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (La Boca / Caminito).
What is the coldest month in Buenos Aires?
July, with 14 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (La Boca / Caminito).
What is the driest month in Buenos Aires?
June: 36 mm over 7 days of rain, against 167 mm in March, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Buenos Aires?
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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