Argentina Capital
Best time to visit Buenos Aires
Go inMarch–May and August–September
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Spring (October–November) and autumn (March–April) are ideal.
See Buenos Aires on the globeBuenos Aires month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 30°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Good | 29°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| March | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Good | 16°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Good | 15°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Great | 17°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Tango BA Festival |
| September | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 22°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 25°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Jacarandas in bloom |
| December | Good | 28°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Buenos Aires
- August🎉 Tango BA FestivalWorld tango championship and free milongas.
- November🌿 Jacarandas in bloomPurple streets in late spring.
Good to know
- Flights to Buenos Aires are usually cheapest in May–June and September.
Buenos Aires has more bookshops per person than almost any other city.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
The best time to visit Buenos Aires is March–May and August–September. Spring (October–November) and autumn (March–April) are ideal.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Buenos Aires?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–June and September, when demand is lowest.
When is Buenos Aires busiest?
Buenos Aires rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and July the coolest at 15°C. The wettest period is October–February.
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Nearby destinations
- Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay best in Sep–May
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- Asunción, Paraguay best in Jun–Sep
- Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil best in May–Oct
- Santiago, Chile best in Mar–Apr and Sep–Dec