August · Argentina
Best time to visit Buenos Aires in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Buenos Aires in August
Average temperature 12°C, 77 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Buenos Aires scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tango nights, steakhouse culture, and European-style avenues shine November through March.
August in Buenos Aires — reliably good (9th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in August?
- In August, Buenos Aires averages 12°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
- August earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Buenos Aires in August?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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