Season guide · Buenos Aires · Argentina
Buenos Aires in autumn
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hernán Piñera, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Mild, settled weather, autumn colour in the parks and the busiest cultural season, with film and book festivals. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 22 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 8 | 11.3 h | 3/5 |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 10.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 88 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Lollapalooza Argentina — music festival in San Isidro (usually March)
- April: BAFICI — independent film festival (usually April)
- April: Feria del Libro — International Book Fair (usually late April to May)
- May: Revolution Day — 25 May holiday, when locro and empanadas are served
- May: Feria del Libro continues (usually into mid-May)
Make the most of the weather
Architecture · Monserrat
Palacio Barolo
Choose an evening tour to see the lighthouse lit and the city at dusk.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
Park · Palermo
Bosques de Palermo
Parque Tres de Febrero is the city's great green space: lakes with pedal boats, running and cycling paths, the Rosedal rose garden with thousands of rose bushes and, nearby, the paid Japanese Garden.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Nature · Puerto Madero
Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
Bring water and sun protection, as shade is limited, and go early in the day for the most birdlife.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) (About 1–1.5 hours by fast ferry) — Across the Río de la Plata in Uruguay, Colonia's UNESCO-listed old town has cobbled streets of Portuguese and Spanish colonial houses, the Calle de los Suspiros and a lighthouse with views over the water.
- San Antonio de Areco (About 2 hours by bus or car) — The pampas town most associated with gaucho culture has a colonial centre, silversmiths' workshops and the Ricardo Güiraldes gaucho museum.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Mild, settled weather, autumn colour in the parks and the busiest cultural season, with film and book festivals.
+What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.