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Buenos Aires in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Buenos Aires in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Buenos Aires, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Buenos Aires in August 2024

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Weather for Buenos Aires in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +61°F during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 58 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Buenos Aires has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Buenos Aires in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Buenos Aires for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +64°F.

Is Buenos Aires warm or cold in August?

Buenos Aires is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Buenos Aires, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Buenos Aires in August

Buenos Aires weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+57°F+61°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+30°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
51 mm58 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%73%71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
121312
Cloudy days
151413
Rainy days
445
Snowy days
000

August often has better weather than July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +61°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 12 to 13.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Buenos Aires in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Buenos Aires is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Buenos Aires based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 17 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Buenos Aires wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Buenos Aires?

This is the weather in Buenos Aires in August 2023:
1 August
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+62°F
2 August
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+61°F
3 August
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+60°F
4 August
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+56°F
5 August
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+62°F
6 August
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+59°F
7 August
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+56°F
8 August
☁️
+56°F
9 August
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+56°F
10 August
☀️
+57°F
11 August
☀️
+63°F
12 August
☀️
+63°F
13 August
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+68°F
14 August
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+70°F
15 August
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+66°F
16 August
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+67°F
17 August
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+59°F
18 August
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+53°F
19 August
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+63°F
20 August
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+63°F
21 August
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+65°F
22 August
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+56°F
23 August
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+67°F
24 August
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+75°F
25 August
☀️
+75°F
26 August
🌫️
+70°F
27 August
☀️
+67°F
28 August
☀️
+55°F
29 August
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+58°F
30 August
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+63°F
31 August
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+65°F
In August 2023 Buenos Aires had 23 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Buenos Aires climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Buenos Aires in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2007 (+58°F) and the highest in 2014 (+70°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 294 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Buenos Aires in August:

Is August a good time to visit Buenos Aires?

August is a really good time to go to Buenos Aires. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Buenos Aires.

Can you sunbathe in Buenos Aires in August?

August has mild temperatures in Buenos Aires. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Buenos Aires rainy in August?

Buenos Aires is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Buenos Aires in August?

The amount of sunny days in Buenos Aires during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Buenos Aires

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Buenos Aires, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.