πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Argentina β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
AR$ ARS
Argentine Peso Β· vs USD
Electricity
220V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type I, Type C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Avg high 22Β°C Β· 9 rain days
Capital time zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Cities covered
5
2 with full climate data

Top cities in Argentina

Public holidays in Argentina

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Argentina β†’

Money & currency

The Argentine Peso (ARS, symbol AR$) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Argentina's dress code.

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