Buenos Aires in January
Hot, sticky and strangely hollow: January is peak summer and the emptiest the streets ever get, with much of the city’s cultural life shut down.
Is January a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
January is one of the better months to visit Buenos Aires. Crowds sit around 54/100, with typical highs near 30°C.
What’s on in January
- Porteño summer exodus — locals leave for the Atlantic coast
- Many restaurants and theatres close for the month
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Buenos Aires, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Buenos Aires?
January is one of the better months to visit Buenos Aires. Crowds sit around 54/100, with typical highs near 30°C.
How crowded is Buenos Aires in January?
Buenos Aires sits at roughly 54/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 10 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in January?
Expect highs around 30°C and lows near 20°C in January, with about 8 wet days across the month.