
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Argentina for your holiday.
Climate Overview
Average Annual Temperature is between 5.7 °C (Ushuaia) and 16.5 °C (Buenos Aires)
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Geographical location
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The Republic of Argentina is located in South America. More than 43 million people live on an area of 2.78 million square kilometres. Buenos Aires is the capital of the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
The landscapes of Argentina are incredibly varied. Besides flat coastal plains, subtropical rain forests and the dry pampas in the Argentine Andes, for example, there are also gigantic mountains over 6000 metres high. At 6962 meters, Aconcagua is the highest mountain of the entire American continent.
Large parts of the Rio de la Plata flow through Argentina. With the Mar Chiquita there is a 5770 square kilometre salt lake in the province of Córdoba. In the south of Argentina lies the Los Glaciares National Park, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. 250 miles east of Argentina lie the Falkland Islands. These have been claimed by Argentina since 1833. Foreign policy and defence are in the hands of the United Kingdom. For example, the city of Buenos Aires is about 7000 miles away from London.
Climate in Argentina

Argentina can be divided into four very different climate zones. To illustrate this, we have included the climate data of three measuring stations on this page: Ushuaia for the south of Argentina and the Patagonia region, the city of Salta for the north of the country (including Iguazú waterfalls, Tucamán) and of course the capital Buenos Aires.
In principle, it can be said that the south is significantly colder than the north of the country, while the east with the Atlantic winds records significantly more precipitation than the rain-reduced east of Argentina. The warmest months are October to March (summer), June to August are the coldest.
Best Time to Visit Argentina: Overview
JanuaryJan Good time to traveltime perfect time for Patagonia, but wet & hot in the north | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime perfect time for Patagonia, but wet in the north | MarchMar Best time to traveltime perfect for round trips | AprilApr Best time to traveltime perfect for round trips | MayMay Good time to traveltime well suited in the north | JuneJun Good time to traveltime perfect in the north of Argentina |
JulyJul Good time to traveltime perfect in the north of Argentina | AugustAug Good time to traveltime perfect in the north of Argentina | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime perfect in the north of Argentina | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime perfect for round trips | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime perfect time for Patagonia, but wet & hot in the north | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime perfect time for Patagonia, but wet & hot in the north |
When to visit Argentina?
Due to the climatic differences, it is difficult to speak of a best travel season for the whole of Argentina. Nevertheless, there are also very good possibilities for round trips through the impressive country to combine the different regions.
In general, the capital Buenos Aires is suitable for a visit all year round, the winter is quite short and remains pleasantly mild. However, the best time to travel for Buenos Aires is during the transitional months in spring and autumn.
The north of Argentina is rather tropical, especially at the Iguazú waterfalls it is very humid all year round. Similar to the northwest (highlands around Salta) the winter months are much cooler, but due to the lower humidity they are more recommendable for a trip.
In southern Argentina, the Argentine summer from November to mid-March is considered the best travel season for Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Many hotels, however, close in the cold winter from June to August, even though winter sports play an increasingly important role in tourism.
You can already see it: The south shines from November to March, the north rather the other way round from March to November. Perfect interfaces for all regions of the country will therefore be created above all in the marginal months of March/April and October.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Argentina) in the following overview.Location | Best Time to Travel |
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Buenos Aires | March, April, October, and November |
Ushuaia | January, February, March, November, and December |
Salta | June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Argentina
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Argentina
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Argentina, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 30° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° |
Night Temperature | 17° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 15° |
Precipitation (inch) | 3.6 | 3.97 | 4.35 | 3.32 | 2.83 | 1.91 | 2.24 | 2.3 | 2.44 | 4.27 | 3.86 | 3.67 |
Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Buenos Aires is 16.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: January (23.6 °C)
Coldest month: July (10.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 38.75 inch on 105 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: July
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, December is the sunniest month with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Ushuaia (Argentina)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 14° | 14° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 5° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 12° | 13° |
Night Temperature | 5° | 5° | 4° | 2° | 0° | -1° | -2° | -1° | 1° | 2° | 4° | 5° |
Water Temperature | 7° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 5° | 6° |
Precipitation (inch) | 1.54 | 1.77 | 2.05 | 2.2 | 2.09 | 1.89 | 1.42 | 1.77 | 1.65 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.69 |
Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Ushuaia is 5.7 °C.Warmest month: January (9.6 °C)
Coldest month: July (1.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Ushuaia is 7 °C. You cannot take a bath with these temperatures.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 20.83 inchThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except January, and February
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, December is the sunniest month with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Salta (Argentina)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 27° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
Night Temperature | 16° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 4° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 16° |
Precipitation (inch) | 7.17 | 6.42 | 4.65 | 1.46 | 0.35 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.28 | 1.02 | 2.56 | 5.43 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Salta is 16.5 °C.Warmest month: January (21.2 °C)
Coldest month: June (10.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 29.76 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.17 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Salta.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
Every Argentine traveller should try the traditional tango. To the beat of South American music, locals and holidaymakers dance day and night in lively bars, on the street or in nightclubs. Buenos Aires is considered a real hotspot and is the starting point for many visitors anyway. Also the visit of a steak restaurant should not be missing with your journey.
Another highlight in Argentina is of course the flora and fauna. In every region of the country there is a lot to discover in nature. Especially in the north there is a very diverse fauna. Jaguars, various monkey species, reptiles, parrots and flamingos are just a few examples of wildlife. The south in the Patagonia region is unparalleled in the world and is on the list of places that many holidaymakers should have visited once in their lives.
Visit the cowboys in the pampas, watch penguins on the Península Valdés or admire the imposing waterfalls of Iguazú in the middle of the rainforest. Argentina is perfect for a round trip and can be combined with neighbouring countries such as Brazil, Chile or Uruguay (by ferry from Buenos Aires).
Popular Activities
Buenos Aires: Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner
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Experience a classical tango show in the beautiful classical theater of Galería Güemes. Piazzolla Tango is a majestic piece of live music and tango performance inspired on Astor Piazzolla’s work.
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Skip the ticket lines to La Bombonera, the iconic home stadium of the Boca Juniors. Visit the museum centered around their history. Step on the pitch to feel the grass where some of the worlds greatest players made history.
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Current Weather in Ushuaia

Clouds: 40 % Wind: 25 mph SW
Air Pressure: 1002 hPa Humidity: 66 %
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Important Regions and Cities
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Argentina: Experiences of our Visitors
In the sunshine it was pleasant, otherwise rather cool, at night cold
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
Sunny in Patagonia, not too cold. Highly recommended for national parks in the area.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent