Best Time to Visit Buenos Aires
The best time to visit Buenos Aires is March to May, September to November. Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
Quick Answer
Visit Buenos Aires in March to May, September to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. Daily costs range from$40 (budget) to $280 (luxury) per day.
Month-by-Month Guide
Peak season in much of SA — warm, crowded, highest prices
Peak season — Carnival in Brazil, very busy
Shoulder season — warm, crowds easing
Shoulder season — pleasant, fewer crowds
Low season — cooler, lower prices
Low season in the Andes — dry, cold, clear skies for treks
Dry season — best for Cusco, Patagonia, Atacama
Dry season — high-altitude trekking peak
Shoulder season — warming up, great value
Shoulder season — warm, fewer crowds
Peak starting — warm, festivals begin
Peak season — summer holidays, highest prices
Daily Costs in Buenos Aires
Hostels, street food, public transport
3-star hotels, restaurants, some tours
5-star hotels, fine dining, private tours
Travel Tips for Buenos Aires
- Eat a parrilla dinner at Don Julio (book weeks ahead) or La Cabrera for the city's best steak
- Use Western Union for the best peso exchange rate — the official rate is half the market rate
- Subte (subway) is cheap and fast; buy a SUBE card at any kiosk to use it
- Sunday at the San Telmo market is the city's best people-watching afternoon
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