Climate Insights for Buenos Aires
Climate Overview
The climate in Buenos Aires is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,545 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 390 mm of rainfall. Buenos Aires is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, October, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Buenos Aires is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 60.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 15.4 in of rainfall. Buenos Aires is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, October, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Buenos Aires has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Buenos Aires has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 83°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Buenos Aires is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,545 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 390 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 390 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Buenos Aires is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 15.4 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 15.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Buenos Aires is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Buenos Aires is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
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.