Month guide · Buenos Aires · Argentina
Buenos Aires in October
What October is really like in Buenos Aires: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Buenos Aires. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm spring days and more frequent showers; the purple jacaranda trees begin to flower late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Buenos Aires: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is warmer; by November highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Summer (December–February). Hot and humid with highs around 30°C, long evenings outdoors and a quieter city in January, when many locals head to the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 3) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in November). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Buenos Aires, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · La Boca
La Bombonera and the Boca Juniors museum
Boca Juniors' steep, box-shaped stadium is famous for an atmosphere that makes the stands seem to shake on match days.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Iconic
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Landmark · San Nicolás
Obelisco and Avenida 9 de Julio
Photograph it from the central reservation of 9 de Julio, then walk along Corrientes for pizza at one of the old pizzerias.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
Market · San Telmo
San Telmo Sunday fair
Every Sunday, stalls stretch along Calle Defensa from Plaza de Mayo to Plaza Dorrego, selling antiques, soda siphons, leather, crafts and street food, with tango dancers and bands on the corners.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- History
Museum · Palermo
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Combine it with the Palermo parks and Floralis Genérica, a short walk along Figueroa Alcorta.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 13°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
It is one of the best months to visit Buenos Aires. Warm spring days and more frequent showers; the purple jacaranda trees begin to flower late in the month.
+How warm is Buenos Aires in October?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Buenos Aires in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.