Misiones · The Northeast · 25°36′ S
Puerto Iguazú
Where the jungle turns into water
More than 250 falls along the Iguazú River, surrounded by Atlantic rainforest. The Devil’s Throat is seen from a walkway that reaches right to the edge. The national park has been a World Heritage Site since 1984.
What not to miss
- The walkway to the Devil’s Throat
- The Upper and Lower trails
- A boat ride right under the falls
Puerto Iguazú, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Summer holidays
- Hot days (32°), mild nights (21°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
February
Summer holidays
- Hot days (32°), mild nights (20°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
March
High season
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (19°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
April
High season
- Hot days (28°), mild nights (17°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
May
Rainy season
- Mild days (24°), cool nights (13°); very rainy.
- Normal.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
June
Winter
- Mild days (22°), cool nights (12°); frequent rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
July
Winter holidays
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (11°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
August
High season
- Mild days (25°), cool nights (12°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
September
High season
- Mild days (27°), cool nights (14°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
October
High season
- Hot days (29°), mild nights (17°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
November
High season
- Hot days (30°), mild nights (18°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
December
Rainy season
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (20°); very rainy.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Month by month
How many travelers stay in Puerto Iguazú each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in Puerto Iguazú. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 32 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of 11 °C. The wettest month is October (247 mm). The driest is August.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 °C | 20.7 °C | 180 mm |
| February | 31.5 °C | 20.4 °C | 150 mm |
| March | 30.6 °C | 19.4 °C | 153 mm |
| April | 27.8 °C | 16.9 °C | 161 mm |
| May | 23.5 °C | 13.4 °C | 186 mm |
| June | 22.2 °C | 12.2 °C | 146 mm |
| July | 22.5 °C | 11 °C | 107 mm |
| August | 25.2 °C | 12.3 °C | 84 mm |
| September | 26.8 °C | 14.3 °C | 155 mm |
| October | 28.7 °C | 17 °C | 247 mm |
| November | 30.1 °C | 17.9 °C | 172 mm |
| December | 31.3 °C | 19.8 °C | 219 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Iguazú Aero station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar