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The magic of Buenos Aires lasts all year long. This is a city that tangoes, wines and dines through the seasons, with something to offer whichever month you decide to visit. A packed calendar of cultural events brings a different festival to the city almost every month, but remember the northern hemisphere seasons are reversed in Argentina, so it's warm from December to March and cool from June to September.
When is the perfect time to visit Buenos Aires? That depends on whether you prefer sticky summer heat, cooler winter temperatures or the pleasant in-between days of fall and spring. When it comes to events, there’s always something going on in this multicultural port city, from tango competitions and rock concerts to spirited celebrations of gaucho (cowboy) culture.
Note that things can get busy around Christmas and New Year, coinciding with school holidays and the warmest summer weather. Get a feel for the changing seasons by listening to Ástor Piazzolla’s Estaciones Porteñas – a series of tangos that celebrate summer, fall, winter and spring – then read on for tips on the top times to come to Buenos Aires.
The southern hemisphere summer in Buenos Aires is hot and sultry, with average daytime high temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F). As any porteño (Buenos Aires resident) will tell you, the humidity makes it feel even hotter, and long hot spells are often broken by dramatic thunderstorms and several days of rain.
This is the high season for tourism, particularly over Christmas and New Year, and hotels are busy with high prices to match. If your budget permits, consider booking a hotel with a pool – the best way to cool off after a day of sightseeing in the sticky summer heat. For locals, summer in Buenos Aires means ice cream, cold beers and asados (barbecues), and the smell of grilling meat floating on the breeze.
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January coincides with the summer holidays in Buenos Aires. Schools are closed and many porteños take time off work to escape the sweltering city heat and head to the beach. But as locals exit, tourists rush in, so book flights and accommodation well in advance.
In February, the city gears up for the Carnaval Porteño, with parades every weekend building up to the official carnival holiday, which falls toward the end of the month. Colorful carnival troupes take to the streets to perform murga, a style of percussion-heavy music and dancing. Pay attention or you may face an unexpected soaking from kids with water bombs and foam sprays!
The fall (March to May) and spring (September to November) are very pleasant times to visit Buenos Aires. The weather is generally mild, with average temperatures around 22°C (72°F). Expect a mix
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