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Buenos Aires in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Buenos Aires in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Buenos Aires in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 15 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 88 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the hottest month of the year in Buenos Aires;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+106°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Buenos Aires has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Buenos Aires in January

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

Going from a maximum of +106°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +81°F.

Is Buenos Aires warm or cold in January?

Buenos Aires is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the hottest month in Buenos Aires, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Buenos Aires in January

Buenos Aires weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+82°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+52°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+106°F+99°F
Rainfall
85 mm88 mm100 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
65%66%69%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
151513
Cloudy days
10109
Rainy days
666
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 88 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 15 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 January, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Buenos Aires based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 140 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Buenos Aires?

This is the weather in Buenos Aires in January 2023:
1 January
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+82°F
2 January
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+89°F
3 January
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+96°F
4 January
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+90°F
5 January
☀️
+78°F
6 January
☀️
+82°F
7 January
☀️
+82°F
8 January
☀️
+83°F
9 January
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+87°F
10 January
☀️
+93°F
11 January
☀️
+103°F
12 January
☀️
+90°F
13 January
☀️
+94°F
14 January
☀️
+105°F
15 January
☀️
+100°F
16 January
🌧️
+92°F
17 January
🌧️
+82°F
18 January
🌧️
+75°F
19 January
🌧️
+80°F
20 January
☁️
+84°F
21 January
🌧️
+86°F
22 January
🌧️
+81°F
23 January
☁️
+79°F
24 January
☀️
+88°F
25 January
☀️
+85°F
26 January
🌧️
+82°F
27 January
☀️
+75°F
28 January
☁️
+77°F
29 January
☀️
+83°F
30 January
☀️
+84°F
31 January
☀️
+80°F
In January 2023 Buenos Aires had 20 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +106°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+81°F) and the highest in 2023 (+91°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 235 mm.

FAQ

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

Is January a good time to visit Buenos Aires?

January 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 January?

January is warm in Buenos Aires. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Buenos Aires rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Buenos Aires in January?

The amount of sunny days in Buenos Aires during January 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.