Buenos Aires weather in January (Argentina)

Is January a good time to explore Buenos Aires weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Buenos Aires includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, cooling off to about 18°C at night. With its high temperatures, this month often tops the charts as the hottest. Be sure to pack summer gear and stay prepared for the heat.

Precipitation

Buenos Aires in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 285 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, September, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Buenos Aires climate page with graphs.

 

Buenos Aires, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 64%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 285 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Argentina in January

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Buenos Aires.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Argentina? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Argentina. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.