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Buenos Aires in August
Buenos Aires edges warmer than July, with highs of 59°F (15°C), lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 10th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What August feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and November – February).
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in July to 79/100.
- Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Buenos Aires in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Teatro Colón
One of the world's great opera houses, with daily guided tours and a full performance season.
Florería Atlántico
Cocktail bar hidden behind a flower shop, with drinks built on immigrant traditions.
Feria de San Telmo
Sunday antiques and street fair along Calle Defensa, with tango dancers in Plaza Dorrego.
Why now August scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Caminito
Painted tin-walled street in La Boca, near La Bombonera stadium.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Don Julio
Palermo parrilla known for dry-aged beef and a deep list of Argentine wines.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Buenos Aires in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 89 in April & May and November – February. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so August is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Buenos Aires in August?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Buenos Aires in August?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.5 in (1104 mm).
What should I pack for Buenos Aires in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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