Best Time to Visit Buenos Aires
Best time to visit Buenos Aires: January, September and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Buenos Aires
Go in January, September and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Buenos Aires month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 70° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 85° | 71° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 79° | 66° | 8,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 71° | 58° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 62° | 50° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 59° | 47° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 57° | 45° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 59° | 48° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 66° | 51° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 57° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 77° | 62° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 82° | 66° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Buenos Aires compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Buenos Aires.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 128 mi | 62°F | 34°F cooler | 32 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Buenos Aires
1 airports mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Buenos Aires is a city in Argentina. Buenos Aires is known for Tango, steak and European boulevards. It has a population of about 3.1 million.
Right now it is 69°F (20°C) in Buenos Aires with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 63°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 72%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Buenos Aires is January, September and December. The climate is temperate. March, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), about 17 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 3.6°F above the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Buenos Aires today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Buenos Aires right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:41 PM, Oct 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 64° / 55°
Light drizzle · 47% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 60° / 51°
Light drizzle · 16% rain · wind 10 mph
Quick facts about Buenos Aires
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 34°36′13.3″S 58°22′53.8″W (-34.6037, -58.3816) |
| Population | 3.100.000 |
| Known for | Tango, steak and European boulevards |
| Local time | 6:41 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | January, September and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is a city in Argentina. Its coordinates are -34.6037, -58.3816. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires right now?
It is currently 69°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
January, September and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Buenos Aires, which has a temperate climate. March, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires observes America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (UTC-03:00). The local time is 6:41 PM.
How many people live in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires has a population of approximately 3.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?
The closest airports are Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), 17 mi away.
What places are in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires covers 1 places in this atlas, including Ezeiza International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
