01Weather
Buenos Aires weather in April
Afternoons in April average 22.9 °C (73 °F) and nights cool to 15.7 °C (60 °F). The month brings about 144 mm (5.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with March it is 3.5 °C cooler; May is 4.2 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 26 °C / 79 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 20 °C / 67 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.6 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 32.4 °C / 6.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 07:06 | 18:48 | 11.7 h |
| 15 April | 07:17 | 18:30 | 11.2 h |
| 30 April | 07:28 | 18:12 | 10.7 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 60 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires).
03Crowds
How busy Buenos Aires is in April
busy The main sights are busy in April. What drives it:
- Easter and Malvinas Day on 2 April
- Book Fair opens late April
- ideal weather
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2027 | Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Buenos Aires in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feria Internacional del Libro | late April to mid-May, La Rural | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Buenos Aires in April
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is mild and golden, with afternoons around 22 °C, Easter, Malvinas Day on 2 April and the Book Fair opening at La Rural in the final week, one of the largest in the Spanish-speaking world with a million visitors over three weeks. Evenings cool enough for a jacket. Crowds and prices reflect the ideal weather. Rain falls on about eight days.
Holy Thursday and Good Friday bring a long weekend. The Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival fills cinemas in mid-April. The jacarandas are not yet in bloom; the plane trees turn gold in the final week. Daylight shrinks from twelve hours to eleven. For cool autumn days, the Book Fair and the May Revolution Day, see May.
09Compare
Buenos Aires month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30 °C | 21 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 29 °C | 21 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| March | 26 °C | 19 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| April | 23 °C | 16 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 19 °C | 12 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 16 °C | 9 °C | 6 | – | quiet | Good |
| July | 15 °C | 8 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 17 °C | 10 °C | 8 | – | quiet | Excellent |
| September | 19 °C | 12 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 22 °C | 14 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 26 °C | 17 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| December | 28 °C | 19 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Buenos Aires.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro in April | 29 °C | – |
| Cancún in April | 30 °C | – |
| Miami in April | 29 °C | 6 |
| Orlando in April | 29 °C | 4 |
| New York City in April | 16 °C | 8 |
| Toronto in April | 12 °C | 9 |
11FAQ
Buenos Aires in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
April is a good month to visit Buenos Aires. Daytime highs average 23 °C (73 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in April?
Expect mild days around 23 °C (73 °F) and nights near 16 °C (60 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 26 °C, and one in ten stays below 20 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Buenos Aires in April?
April brings about 144 mm (5.6 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Buenos Aires standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Buenos Aires in April?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Buenos Aires crowded in April?
The main sights are busy in April. Main drivers: Easter and Malvinas Day on 2 April; Book Fair opens late April; ideal weather.
What time does it get dark in Buenos Aires in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 18:30 and rises at 07:17, giving 11.2 hours of daylight.