Falling at the height of the summer, the north of the country is at its hottest time, so it is better to visit the south at this time. With longer days, you’ll be able to take in more of the Patagonian landscape during this month and the weather is slightly warmer than other times of the year.
Still a popular month to visit and as well as still being a great time to explore Patagonia, February is also a great time to explore the winelines. This is especially true as the Mendoza grape harvest begins in February.
The Magellenic penguin chicks start to leave their nests around March, making for a great time to see them. As the summer is coming to an end, it is a good time to visit most of the country, with weathers cooling in the north, but trekking still accessible in Patagonia.
As autumn cools, it is a good time for the wine in Mendoza and Cafayate region. Crowds tend to be a bit quieter during April and the changing foliage leads to some beautiful pictures.
During May, the air cools and it is a good time to visit the usually tropical Iguazu Falls as the temperatures are slightly cooler. It is also a good time to explore Argentina’s wetlands too.
As June sits in the height of winter, many of Patagonia’s key attractions are closed. However, it is a better time for visiting Atacama, as there is less rain and heat at this time of year.
July is the peak ski season in Argentina. This is also a good time to visit Iguazu Falls or the Salta in slightly cooler temperatures.
In August, Buenos Aires still has cooler temperatures , so it is a good time to see the culture that stoops the capital city.
In September, spring is here and the wildlife starts to emerge again. Whale migrations begin to move along the Patagonia coast, the Magellenic penguins arrive late in the month and killer whales arrive at Peninsula Valdes until April.
The whale migrations are still along the Patagonia coast in October, and the sea lions and seals colonies at the largest from this time, although they can be seen all year round. Before the heat of the summer, the temperature around the Lake District around Bariloche, as well as Patagonia and the capital of Buenos Aires are more bearable around October.
The flora blossoms in November, with the Lake District in complete bloom and looking breath-taking at this time of year. The wildlife migrations that arrived in October are still around too.
Dolphins seen along the Patagonian coast during December. It is the general peak season in Argentina, particularly between Christmas and New Year. It is advised to book well in advance for these times. Due to the proximity to Anatartica, southern Argentina, in particular Ushuaia, is busy during this month.
