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Best Time to Visit Buenos Aires

On the climate data, the best time to visit Buenos Aires is April & May and November – February, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain in December. March and August – October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June & July, mainly because of cloud cover.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Best months
Apr & May and Nov – Feb
Shoulder
Mar and Aug – Oct
Toughest
Jun & Jul
Warmest
Jan · 82°F
Coldest nights
Jul · 48°F
Wettest
Mar · 4.8 in
Driest
Jun · 2.1 in

Buenos Aires weather by month

Highs run from 56°F to 82°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 43.5 in (1104 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°86°82°Jan80°Feb76°Mar70°Apr63°May58°Jun56°Jul59°Aug63°Sep68°Oct74°Nov79°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Buenos Aires, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high82°F28°C80°F27°C76°F25°C70°F21°C63°F17°C58°F14°C56°F13°C59°F15°C63°F17°C68°F20°C74°F24°C79°F26°C
Avg low71°F22°C70°F21°C67°F19°C61°F16°C55°F13°C50°F10°C48°F9°C50°F10°C53°F12°C58°F15°C63°F17°C68°F20°C
Rain4.1 in104 mm4.8 in121 mm4.8 in123 mm3.9 in98 mm2.9 in74 mm2.1 in54 mm2.8 in72 mm2.8 in71 mm3.3 in83 mm4.3 in109 mm4.0 in101 mm3.7 in94 mm
Humidity68%72%74%75%80%81%81%80%78%76%71%68%
Cloud45%46%43%47%55%57%58%54%53%53%46%43%
Comfort858483848678727984848789

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 7 m (23 ft), close to Buenos Aires's own ~24 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Buenos Aires season by season

Buenos Aires is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to North America and Europe.

Summer Dec – Feb

Peak warmth: highs of 79–82°F (26–28°C). It's the wettest season, with about 12.6 in (319 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 68°F (20°C). Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 86/100.

Autumn Mar – May

Temperatures slide from 76°F highs in March to 63°F by May. About 11.6 in (295 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).

Winter Jun – Aug

The cold peaks here: highs of 56–59°F (13–15°C), and nights reach 48°F (9°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in June & July; the season averages 76/100.

Spring Sep – Nov

Temperatures climb through the season, from 63°F highs in September to 74°F by November. About 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). November is among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

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By comfort score: 11 Great and 1 Good. Great months: August – June. Tap a month for its own guide.

Buenos Aires weather questions

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Buenos Aires is April & May and November – February, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain in December. March and August – October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June & July, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Buenos Aires?

March is the wettest month, averaging about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 2.1 in (54 mm). The yearly total is around 43.5 in (1104 mm).

What is the coldest month in Buenos Aires?

July is the coldest, with average lows of 48°F (9°C) and highs of 56°F (13°C). The warmest is January, with average highs of 82°F (28°C).

Is Buenos Aires humid in summer?

Not very: summer (December – February) humidity averages 69%, and highs peak around 82°F (28°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

When is the rainy season in Buenos Aires?

The wettest three-month stretch is January – March, with about 13.7 in (348 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 7.8 in (197 mm).

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