Country Overview For Argentina
The climate in Argentina is typically mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest. The terrain: rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border. For Buenos Aires in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 29°C with the average minimum 20°C, while in June the average maximum is 16°C with a minimum of 8°C. The wettest month for Buenos Aires is September with an average of 42.9mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is June with 15.4mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR APRIL
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Escobar.
Temperature
Throughout the month of April daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 22°C that's about 71°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 13°C, that's 56°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in April has been 36°C that's 97°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 2°C, about 36°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for April is around 76%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels generally you should not anticipate any discomfort from heat (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 30 mm, that's 1 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 9 days of the month.
Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day
We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For April expect the sun to shine for an average of 9 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in April has been around 11 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 7 mph, or 6 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 46 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 29 mph, or 25 knots.
Fog
On average the month of April is affected by foggy conditions on 4 days.
SWIMMING AND WATER TEMPERATURE
The temperature of water an individual will feel comfortable in is very much personal preference. What feels unbearably cold to one person for a swim might be fine for another. We have created our own Swimming Water Temperature Index offering a guide to water temperature and comfort levels for swimming;
In April, for the nearest coastal location, the temperature of the sea averages around 19°C, that's 66° Fahrenheit. Our index indicates for swimming this is considered relatively cool and though enjoyed by the more hardy among us, any more than 10-20 minutes in the sea would leave you feeling refreshed to say the least.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.