Buenos Aires in August
Tango festival and cold nights
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Buenos Aires.
August has the Tango Festival and Championship, which brings a busy dance calendar.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–18°C
- Cool and damp with some sunny spells.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+The Tango Festival and World Championship usually take place in August.
–Cold and damp conditions.
My tip for August
Book milonga evenings and lessons in advance.
- Tango
- Culture
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Buenos Aires, 8th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Buenos Aires in August
- Tango Festival
- A busy period for milongas and shows; book ahead.
August
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Weather
Weather in Buenos Aires in August
In August Buenos Aires averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 70 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 30°C) and the coolest is June (around 16°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Buenos Aires in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
- August is a below-average month in Buenos Aires. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Buenos Aires overall (8 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: The Tango Festival and World Championship usually take place in August. The main downside: Cold and damp conditions.
- What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in August?
- Average highs are around 18°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 70 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Cool and damp with some sunny spells. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 30°C) and the coolest is June (around 16°C).
- Is Buenos Aires crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Buenos Aires in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (August ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
Still going to Buenos Aires in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and damp conditions.
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