Buenos Aires in February
Carnival and summer heat
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Buenos Aires.
February is hot and humid but lively, with the Carnival celebrations in local neighbourhoods.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–29°C
- Hot and humid, with storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Carnival atmosphere and warm evenings.
–Hot, humid days.
My tip for February
Look for milongas that run in the cooler evening hours.
- Carnival
- Evenings out
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Buenos Aires, 10th for weather, 6th for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Buenos Aires in February
- Summer heat
- Hot and humid; some businesses close in January.
December–February
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Weather
Weather in Buenos Aires in February
In February Buenos Aires averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 129 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 30°C) and the coolest is June (around 16°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 129 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Buenos Aires in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
- February is a below-average month in Buenos Aires. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Buenos Aires overall (10 for weather, 6 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Carnival atmosphere and warm evenings. The main downside: Hot, humid days.
- What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in February?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 129 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Hot and humid, with storms. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 30°C) and the coolest is June (around 16°C).
- Is Buenos Aires crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Buenos Aires in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value 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 (February ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
Still going to Buenos Aires in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — hot, humid days.
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