What to pack for Buenos Aires in February

UV index hits 10.1, the highest category for sun damage.

Glare bounces off pavement and water at this UV level.

Tap water isn't safe, so insects thrive in standing water.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Unsafe tap water and high humidity create infection risk.

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

This country runs on Type C or I. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

13.3 hours outdoors daily drains any phone battery.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins matter on the flight here, so pack light.

A national park sits nearby, so day trips need a separate bag.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Humidity at 69% and heat to 82°F means sweat clings to skin all day.

UV hits 10.1 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

The coast is right there and the water sits at a comfortable temperature.

Urban terrain and warm weather mean sandals work for most errands.

13.3 hours of daylight means extended time in direct sun.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Diarrhea from contaminated water drains electrolytes in heat.

Traveler's diarrhea runs through the city when tap water isn't potable.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel and urban crowds make theft a real risk.

Crowded streets and multiple bags make tracking essential.

Seven rain days means damp clothes need separation from dry ones.

Rain comes 7 times this month and water finds phone pockets.

Sweat and humidity mean laundry every few days.

Daylight stretches to 13.3 hours, so flights often land at night.

Highs reach 82°F in this month, so legs stay bare.

Lips burn fast when UV is this strong and humidity this high.

Contaminated water means hands need frequent sanitizing.

Insect bites swell fast in 69% humidity and won't heal clean.

Long days mean devices need charging mid-outing.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International border requires passport access at any moment.

Urban theft targets luggage in hostels and transit.

Humidity at 69% makes toiletries sticky and messy fast.

Long flights get easier with neck support.