Best time to visit · Buenos Aires · Argentina
The best time to visit Buenos Aires
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rodrigo Paredes from Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, CC BY 2.0
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Buenos Aires are March to May and October to November, when days are mild, the parks are green and the jacarandas flower in late spring. Summer (December to February) is hot and humid, and many locals leave in January; winter is cool and quiet but good for museums, theatre and tango.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- February, September and December
- Warmest month
- January (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- July (avg high 15°C (59°F))
- Rainiest month
- October (~9 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- May–June and August–September
Seasons
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate: hot, sticky summers from December to February, mild springs and autumns, and cool winters that rarely reach freezing. Rain falls year-round, often in short, heavy bursts.
December–February
Summer
Hot and humid with highs around 30°C, long evenings outdoors and a quieter city in January, when many locals head to the coast.
March–May
Autumn
Mild, settled weather, autumn colour in the parks and the busiest cultural season, with film and book festivals.
June–August
Winter
Cool days around 15°C and chilly nights; museums, theatres, cafés and the August tango festival come into their own.
September–November
Spring
Warming weather, flowering jacarandas in November and busy café terraces before the summer heat.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 20°C | 8 | 14.2 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 29°C | 19°C | 7 | 13.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 26°C | 17°C | 8 | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 23°C | 14°C | 8 | 11.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 19°C | 11°C | 6 | 10.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 16°C | 8°C | 6 | 9.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| July | 15°C | 8°C | 6 | 10 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 17°C | 9°C | 6 | 10.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 19°C | 11°C | 7 | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 9 | 13 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 25°C | 16°C | 9 | 14 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 28°C | 18°C | 8 | 14.5 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Carnaval corsos — neighbourhood murga parades (weekends in February); Argentina Open — ATP tennis tournament (usually February) |
| March | Lollapalooza Argentina — music festival in San Isidro (usually March) |
| April | BAFICI — independent film festival (usually April); Feria del Libro — International Book Fair (usually late April to May) |
| May | Revolution Day — 25 May holiday, when locro and empanadas are served; Feria del Libro continues (usually into mid-May) |
| July | Independence Day — national holiday (9 July) |
| August | Tango BA Festival y Mundial — free tango festival and world championship (usually August) |
| September | Buenos Aires Marathon (usually September) |
| November | Marcha del Orgullo — Pride march (usually early November); La Noche de los Museos — museums open late into the night (usually November); Argentine Open polo at Palermo (usually November–December) |
| December | Argentine Open polo final (usually early December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in May–June and August–September, and the sights are quietest in January, May–June and August–September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Buenos Aires?
The best times to visit Buenos Aires are March to May and October to November, when days are mild, the parks are green and the jacarandas flower in late spring. Summer (December to February) is hot and humid, and many locals leave in January; winter is cool and quiet but good for museums, theatre and tango.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Buenos Aires?
Usually in May–June and August–September. Cool, crisp days and occasional rain; museums, theatres and cafés are at their liveliest.
+What is the rainiest month in Buenos Aires?
October, with about 9 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Buenos Aires get?
The warmest month, January, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).