Timing your travel to Argentina offers unforgettable seasonal experiences.
When planning a trip to Argentina, timing is everything to make the most of its diverse climates and cultural events. The vast country's geography spawns a spectrum of weather patterns from the subtropical north to the subpolar south.
Spring Bloom and City Beats (September to November): Spring is ideal for visiting Buenos Aires as jacarandas blanket the city in a purple hue. The temperate weather is perfect for exploring urban attractions and participating in the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema.
Summer’s Festive Fervor (December to February): Argentine summers are festive and hot, suitable for beachgoers looking to bask on the Atlantic coast. It’s also the season of Carnival, which sees the country erupt in parades and street dances, showcasing a riot of colourful costumes and cultural exuberance. The long days of summer are perfect for trekking in Patagonia, where you can hike under the sun until 10pm. Add Goway’s Bariloche Stay of Distinction to get the most luxurious Patagonian experience.
Autumn Vineyards and Fall Foliage (March to May): Fall is the harvest season, a fantastic time for wine enthusiasts to visit Mendoza for grape picking and wine tasting. The countryside is awash with autumnal colours, providing a picturesque backdrop for travellers.
Winter Wonders and Snowy Slopes (June to August): Winter is the best season for skiing in Andean resorts like Bariloche, where the snow-covered mountains offer world-class facilities for winter sports. It's also a serene time to witness the majestic beauty of Patagonia with fewer tourists.
When is the ideal time to visit Argentina?
Each season in Argentina offers unique experiences, from the sultry tango shows and open-air markets in spring to the glorious glacier trekking in the cooler months. No matter when you choose to visit, Argentina's cultural richness and natural beauty are sure to provide a memorable journey.
When is Argentina's peak tourist season?
Argentina welcomes the most international visitors during austral winter, from June through August. This is the perfect time to ski in Patagonia and to enjoy subtropical northern Argentina with slightly cooler weather. National holidays in December and January crowd the beaches and tourist destinations with Argentine travellers.
Which is the most affordable time to visit Argentina?
There are slight lulls in tourism in the spring and fall, which can bring lower prices. However, it depends on where you go. Fall is the most expensive time to visit Mendoza, so plan on a spring (September to October) visit to the wineries if you’re looking for travel deals.
The short, cold days of winter bring down prices in Patagonia, but also cause many businesses to close for the season. If you want to visit the frigid south in June and July, make direct contact with hotels and tour companies to ensure that they’ll be open. Don’t rely on third party booking platforms.
How long should I plan to visit Argentina?
If you love vibrant, cosmopolitan cities, plan on a week in Buenos Aires before heading out into the provinces. If you’re not much of a city person, you can see the highlights in as little as two days. After the capital, consider how big Argentina is and how long it will take you to get from Iguassu Falls in the north to Patagonia in the south.
If possible, plan five days to a week per region. With a week in Patagonia, you can fly into El Calafate to see the famed Perito Moreno Glacier and also visit Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego. Goway’s week-long driving itinerary in Patagonia takes you to the highlights of Patagonian mountains and coast.
Taking a week in wine country gives you time to visit several wineries, go on a bike ride through the vineyards, try rafting in Atuel Canyon and enjoy Mendoza’s fine cuisine. Finca Adalgisa and Cavas Wine Lodge are two places you can’t miss!
A week in the northeast gives you time to see Iguazú Falls, spot rare wildlife in Iberá National Park and also soak in the best natural hot springs in the Entre Ríos province. In the deserts of the northwest, with a week you can visit the beautiful city of Salta, explore the vast salt flats of Salinas Grandes and tour the Andean villages of Purmamarca, Tilcara, and Humahuaca.
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