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Weather in October in Argentina

Thinking about venturing to Argentina this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Argentina in October?

In October, Argentina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Los Penitentes at -1°C to very warm in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and -12°C in Los Penitentes.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 329 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Buenos Aires.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires enjoys close to 226 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Argentina for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Argentina climate page.

Where to go in Argentina in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Argentina on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?

Buenos Aires

In October Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Buenos Aires
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20°C 
9°C 
186 hours 
76 mm 
7 days 
23°C 
12°C 
226 hours 
111 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
14°C 
264 hours 
96 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Buenos Aires

San Carlos de Bariloche

In October San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

San Carlos de Bariloche
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8°C 
-2°C 
191 hours 
87 mm 
10 days 
poor 
11°C 
0°C 
241 hours 
85 mm 
8 days 
15°C 
2°C 
292 hours 
63 mm 
6 days 
Climate in San Carlos de Bariloche

Mar del Plata

In October Mar del Plata generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mar del Plata
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16°C 
7°C 
177 hours 
64 mm 
7 days 
18°C 
10°C 
212 hours 
84 mm 
10 days 
21°C 
12°C 
225 hours 
84 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Mar del Plata

Mendoza

In October Mendoza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mendoza
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20°C 
7°C 
221 hours 
38 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
10°C 
275 hours 
58 mm 
3 days 
27°C 
13°C 
307 hours 
67 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Mendoza

Salta

In October Salta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Salta
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21°C 
8°C 
197 hours 
76 mm 
3 days 
23°C 
12°C 
202 hours 
156 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
13°C 
199 hours 
208 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Salta

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Argentina.

Is October the best time to visit Argentina?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Buenos Aires, October might be a good time to visit Argentina. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, September, November and December provide perfect weather in Buenos Aires. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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