When is the best time to go to Mar del Plata?

When is the best time to go to Mar del Plata? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Mar del Plata are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February and December
  • The coldest months are July and August
  • The rainiest months are February, September, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April and December


Annual weather in Mar del Plata

For full information about the climate and weather in Mar del Plata a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 65°F/79°F
3.1in
February 65°F/77°F
3.5in
March 63°F/74°F
3in
April 58°F/68°F
3.2in
May 54°F/61°F
2.8in
June 49°F/56°F
2.8in
July 47°F/54°F
2.8in
August 47°F/58°F
3in
September 49°F/58°F
3.3in
October 52°F/63°F
4.1in
November 56°F/68°F
4in
December 61°F/76°F
3.4in


Weather and climate in Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mar del Plata is 67°F (ranging from 54°F in july to 79°F in january). Annual rainfall is 38.6in, with a minimum of 2.8in in june and a maximum of 4.1in in october.
  • From january to may the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and, in may, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between june and september the climate is okay. It is for example 58°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains about 14% of the time in september.
  • Between october and december the climate is favorable. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mar del Plata

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mar del Plata: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Mar del Plata

Find out when Mar del Plata has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Mar del Plata

  • Very low season in Mar del Plata
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May and June.
  • Low season in Mar del Plata
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, July, August, September and October.
  • High season in Mar del Plata
    The number of visitors to Mar del Plata is high in: February, March and November.
  • Peak season in Mar del Plata
    The largest number of tourists visiting Mar del Plata is during: January and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Mar del Plata month by month



Best time for low prices in Mar del Plata

Average prices of hotels in Mar del Plata month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Mar del Plata. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Mar del Plata

On average, it costs $ 74 per day to hire a car in Mar del Plata. This price varies by $ 21 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 62 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 82.

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