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Climate in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 20°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 99 rainy days a year, with around 1693 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 30.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 9.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
85/100

Climate overview

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 20°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 99 rainy days a year, with around 1693 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 30.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 9.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Buenos Aires is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average20°C
  • Warmest monthJan (30.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (9.5°C)
  • Comfort score85/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Buenos Aires receives about 901 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 99 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Buenos Aires sees an estimated 1693 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Buenos Aires monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan30.4°C21.4°C96 mm11140 h
Feb29.6°C20.6°C92 mm10149 h
Mar27.5°C18.5°C85 mm9151 h
Apr24.5°C15.5°C69 mm8146 h
May21.5°C12.5°C62 mm7139 h
Jun19.3°C10.3°C62 mm7127 h
Jul18.5°C9.5°C58 mm6130 h
Aug19.3°C10.3°C58 mm6135 h
Sep21.5°C12.5°C73 mm8130 h
Oct24.5°C15.5°C73 mm8146 h
Nov27.5°C18.5°C85 mm9151 h
Dec29.6°C20.6°C88 mm10149 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Buenos Aires are May, Apr, Oct. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    30°C / 21°C

    276 mm rain

  • Autumn

    25°C / 16°C

    216 mm rain

  • Winter

    19°C / 10°C

    178 mm rain

  • Spring

    25°C / 16°C

    231 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Buenos Aires has a climate comfort score of 85/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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