Climate Insights for Buenos Aires

Argentina

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low47°F low
Wettest
March
110 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buenos Aires is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 912 mm of precipitation falls per year. Buenos Aires receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buenos Aires is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Buenos Aires is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 35.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Buenos Aires receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buenos Aires is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°MarMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°AprMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 16°MayMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°JulMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°OctMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 17°DecMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°F
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Min

Buenos Aires sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Buenos Aires sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 83°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 52°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 65mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 110mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmMayPrecipitation: 70mmJunPrecipitation: 45mmJulPrecipitation: 62mmAugPrecipitation: 60mmSepPrecipitation: 67mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmNovPrecipitation: 78mmDecPrecipitation: 78mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inDecPrecipitation: 3.1in
Precipitation

Buenos Aires is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 912 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 45 mm. That's 65 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Buenos Aires is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.8 in. That's 2.6 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Buenos Aires is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Buenos Aires is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr18°65°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Buenos Aires is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Buenos Aires is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 47°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buenos Aires based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buenos Aires based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
22 °C71 °F
16 km/h10 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
15 °C59 °F
15 km/h10 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
14 °C57 °F
16 km/h10 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
60 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
18 °C64 °F
17 km/h11 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
21 °C69 °F
17 km/h11 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
24 °C76 °F
17 km/h11 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in