Mar del Plata, Argentina: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Mar del Plata, Argentina? If you're planning to go to Mar del Plata, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Mar del Plata, Argentina

Based on the climate and weather in Mar del Plata, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Mar del Plata, Argentina by month

January

If you are traveling to Mar del Plata in January, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

February

February is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Rain coat
Dresses

March

If you go to Mar del Plata in March, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sandals
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat

April

If you go to Mar del Plata in April, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear

May

May in Mar del Plata is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Rain coat

June

June in Mar del Plata is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat

July

July for Mar del Plata is crisp. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella

August

August in Mar del Plata is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear

September

If you vacation in Mar del Plata during September, you are likely to find that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Long skirts
Socks
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage

October

October in Mar del Plata is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Long skirts

November

November for Mar del Plata is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Light footwear
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

December

If you visit Mar del Plata during December, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Mar del Plata, Argentina

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mar del Plata, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types I
A SIM card that works in Mar del Plata
Appropriate museum wear

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