When to go to Buenos Aires
Discover the best time of year to visit Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, with our month by month guide. Book with Journey Latin America.
December - February
This is summertime in the capital, with buzzing crowds of visitors and busy hotels. Expect a muggy, hot climate and tropical showers. In December you may wish to attend the open polo tournaments in the 16,000 seater stadium in Palermo.
28°C Average max daytime temperature
17°C Average min nighttime temperature
8 days per season rainfall
Moderate humidity
March - May
With milder temperatures, rich autumn foliage, and thin crowds, this is an ideal time to visit the city. The opera season begins in March, so you may wish to take in a concert at the elegant Teatro Colón.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
13°C Average min nighttime temperature
7 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
June - August
Rainy days, cold temperatures and very few tourists characterise winter in Buenos Aires. In August there is a delightful tango festival with nine days of open-air concerts, free classes and festivities.
15°C Average max daytime temperature
6°C Average min nighttime temperature
7 days per season rainfall
None humidity
September - November
Spring is a good time to visit Buenos Aires as the temperatures are mild and there are fewer visitors. The open polo tournaments of Palermo begin in mid November, and are the year’s main attraction for passionate Argentinean fans.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
11°C Average min nighttime temperature
8 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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