Argentina (Buenos Aires) · August
Low seasonArgentina · South America
Max Temp
17.1°C
Min Temp
6.8°C
Sunshine
5.8 h/day
Rain Days
4 days
Water Temp
11.8°C
Rainfall
56.3 mm
Humidity
72%
Avg Temp
12°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
August in Argentina (Buenos Aires) is on the cool side — with highs around 17°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 12°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (56 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 12°C, the water is still quite cool in August — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winter: mild (10–15°C), die wenigsten Touristen. Das Tangofestival im August bringt kurze Hochsaison. La Boca, San Telmo und Recoleta ohne Scharen — beste Fotozeit.
Events & Festivals
- Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de TangoMitte August, 2 Wochen
Weltmeisterschaft im Bühnen- und Pista-Tango im Luna Park — Paare aus 40 Nationen treten an. Parallel gibt es kostenlose Milongas, Workshops und Konzerte in Parks und Kulturzentren der ganzen Stadt.
Packing list for Argentina (Buenos Aires) in August
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Argentina (Buenos Aires)?
- August is not an optimal month for Argentina (Buenos Aires) (Score: 54/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in August?
- In August, Argentina (Buenos Aires) sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 12°C.
- How much rain falls in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in August?
- In August, Argentina (Buenos Aires) receives an average of 56 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Argentina (Buenos Aires) get in August?
- Argentina (Buenos Aires) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in August — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in August?
- Water temperature in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in August averages 12°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
