The weather in August in Buenos Aires

It's cool to moderate in August in Buenos Aires with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Buenos Aires. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Buenos Aires, Argentina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2023, Buenos Aires reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Buenos Aires

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Buenos Aires. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Buenos Aires New York
Average temperature 17°C 30°C
Max. temperature 19°C 31°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 36 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 6 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Buenos Aires with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Buenos Aires is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Buenos Aires

Temperature in August in Buenos Aires over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Buenos Aires

Total precipitation in August in Buenos Aires over the years

Daily UV index in August in Buenos Aires

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Buenos Aires, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Buenos Aires by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Buenos Aires. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.