Buenos Aires · WinterMonth summary
Buenos Aires weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Buenos Aires in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Buenos Aires in January: 28°C and 13.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Buenos Aires in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Buenos Aires enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Buenos Aires averages 28°C, 27% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Buenos Aires in January
Is January a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
January is an excellent time to visit Buenos Aires (score 8.8/10). With 28°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Buenos Aires in January?
With 28°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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