Buenos Aires in August
August is still cool and still cheap, and the world championship turns the whole city into a fortnight-long dance floor.
Is August a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
August is one of the better months to visit Buenos Aires. Crowds sit around 56/100, with typical highs near 18°C.
What’s on in August
- Tango BA Festival y Mundial — the world tango championship
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Buenos Aires, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Buenos Aires?
August is one of the better months to visit Buenos Aires. Crowds sit around 56/100, with typical highs near 18°C.
How crowded is Buenos Aires in August?
Buenos Aires sits at roughly 56/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in August?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 9°C in August, with about 6 wet days across the month.