Weather in October in Argentina
Planning a journey to Argentina this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.To explore the conditions in Argentina in more detail, check the map below.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 226 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.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Argentina climate page.
Where to go in Argentina in October





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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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