La Plata in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot and humid), Jul (cool and cloudy).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside La Plata's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
• AprilGreatInside La Plata's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
• MayGreatInside La Plata's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
• SeptemberGreatInside La Plata's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

• La PlataHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Buenos Aires and the Pampas, Argentina · Buenos Aires, La Plata, Mar del Platahot

  Humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ summers; mild spring and autumn are the city season; winters are grey and around 10 °C (50 °F) but rarely freezing.Humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ summers; mild spring and autumn are the city season; winters are grey and around 50 °F (10 °C) but rarely freezing.

Crowds · Argentina overall

High

Prices · Argentina overall

High

Argentina overall: Peak summer holidays: Patagonia at its best but booked out, Buenos Aires hot and half-empty, Northwest rainy.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Plata, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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