Best Time to Visit Iguazu National Park
Best time to visit Iguazu National Park: January, February, March and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Iguazu National Park
Go in January, February, March and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Iguazu National Park 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 | 89° | 71° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 90° | 73° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 89° | 71° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 82° | 67° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 75° | 60° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 72° | 57° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 73° | 56° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 76° | 58° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 64° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 83° | 66° | 10,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 68° | 9,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 87° | 70° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Iguazu National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Iguazu National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 198 mi | 75°F | +35°F warmer | 64 in |
| Parana River | 298 mi | 72°F | about the same | 73 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Iguazu National Park is a national park in Argentina. Iguazu National Park is a national park known for 275 waterfalls on the Brazil border.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Iguazu National Park with clear. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 51°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Iguazu National Park is January, February, March and August. The climate is temperate. June, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 56°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 76°F is 6.5°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Iguazu National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Iguazu National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:21 AM, Sep 17 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 71° / 65°
Thunderstorm · 100% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 80° / 68°
Drizzle · 92% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Iguazu National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 25°41′43.1″S 54°26′12.1″W (-25.6953, -54.4367) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Known for | 275 waterfalls on the Brazil border |
| Local time | 6:21 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Iguazu National Park?
Iguazu National Park is a national park in Argentina. Its coordinates are -25.6953, -54.4367. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Iguazu National Park right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Iguazu National Park?
January, February, March and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Iguazu National Park, which has a temperate climate. June, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Iguazu National Park in?
Iguazu National Park observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 6:21 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 September 17, 2026 at 6:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
