Buenos Aires, ArgentinaQuick decision
When to visit Buenos Aires?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (26%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
TangoYear-round — milongas, lessons, Caminito in La Boca.
Food & DiningYear-round — parrilla, Malbec, facturas, dulce de leche.
Architecture & CultureMarch-May or September-November — ideal southern spring/autumn.
Tigre & EstanciasOctober–November — green pampa, Tigre Delta 1h away.
FamilyDecember–February — southern summer, botanical gardens, Reserva Ecológica.
BudgetYear-round — excellent value with favourable exchange rate.
Monthly climate data
Buenos Aires weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 28°C | 27% | 2.4 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 21°C | 28°C | 25% | 3.0 | 12.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 19°C | 25°C | 29% | 4.5 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 21°C | 29% | 3.8 | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 17°C | 23% | 2.9 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 8°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.6 | 8.3h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 8°C | 14°C | 26% | 2.3 | 8.6h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 9°C | 16°C | 19% | 2.0 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 11°C | 18°C | 21% | 2.4 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 21°C | 28% | 2.9 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 17°C | 24°C | 29% | 2.8 | 12.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 19°C | 27°C | 26% | 2.7 | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 27% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 23% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 26% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 26% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 27% rainy days and 28°C. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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