Buenos Aires

Argentina

Local time23:51 Sunrise06:12 Sunset19:06 Elevation25 m

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Weather

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 28° January

Coldest month 8° July

Wettest month 118mm January

Rain per year 1,108mm

Rainy days per year 71

Sunshine hours per year 2,584

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Aeroparque Aero weather station, 6 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sunshine hours	Daylight
January	28.3 °C	20.7 °C	118 mm	6.7	286	14.2 h
February	27.2 °C	20.1 °C	112 mm	6.0	241	13.3 h
March	25.4 °C	18.7 °C	112 mm	5.9	237	12.3 h
April	21.9 °C	15.2 °C	108 mm	6.6	192	11.2 h
May	18.3 °C	12.2 °C	83 mm	5.0	174	10.3 h
June	15.4 °C	9.3 °C	55 mm	4.5	149	9.8 h
July	14.3 °C	8.3 °C	64 mm	5.0	155	10.1 h
August	16.4 °C	9.6 °C	62 mm	5.0	184	10.8 h
September	18.2 °C	11.4 °C	73 mm	5.5	197	11.9 h
October	21.0 °C	14.2 °C	105 mm	7.5	220	12.9 h
November	24.4 °C	16.7 °C	103 mm	6.8	261	13.9 h
December	27.3 °C	19.1 °C	113 mm	6.6	288	14.5 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day21 °C Night14 °C Rain105 mm

October in Buenos Aires: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

Mate gourd and bombillaMate is Argentina's everyday drink. Gourds come in wood, ceramic or glass, sometimes trimmed with alpaca or silver. Buy some yerba too.

WhereCraft fairs and regional shops

No reliable price data

Sources: turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar
AlfajoresThese are sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche, sometimes quince paste. They come in boxes that travel well.

WhereRegional shops and stores downtown

No reliable price data

Sources: turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar
Leather goodsArgentina has a long leather tradition. You can find jackets, belts, bags and shoes, even made to order.

WhereShopping streets and boutiques

No reliable price data

Sources: turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar
Gaucho itemsYou can find berets, ponchos, silver-handled knives and boleadoras. Declare them in your luggage so they are not confiscated.

WhereCraft fairs and regional shops

No reliable price data

Sources: turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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