Buenos Aires Travel Guide
Buenos Aires travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 68°F (20°C) in Buenos Aires with clear sky. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 56°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 4.5°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Buenos Aires today at 9.9/10. 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.
Map of Buenos Aires
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Coordinates: 34°36′13.3″S 58°22′53.8″W (-34.6037, -58.3816)
Weather in Buenos Aires right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:18 PM, Oct 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 62° / 56°
Drizzle · 49% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 64° / 54°
Light drizzle · 12% rain · wind 8 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 | 5:18 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | January, September and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
Airports near Buenos Aires
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezeiza International Airport | EZE | 17 mi | Buenos Aires |
Airports in Buenos Aires
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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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 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 54% and wind is 7 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 5:18 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
