Weather in March in Argentina
Are you planning a trip a to Argentina in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Argentina in March?
Argentina offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Los Glaciares National Park at 9°C and very warm in Formosa at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Formosa and 2°C in Los Glaciares National Park.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 399 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Buenos Aires. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Argentina in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Argentina climate page.
Where to go in Argentina in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Buenos Aires
In March Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
San Carlos de Bariloche
In March San Carlos de Bariloche generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Mar del Plata
In March Mar del Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mendoza
In March Mendoza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Salta
In March Salta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Argentina?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Argentina with overall perfect weather in Buenos Aires. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, September, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Buenos Aires. On the other hand, the months of June and July tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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