What to pack for Buenos Aires in July

Lows around 46°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows of 46°F and 21 km/h wind chill require head coverage.

UV index of 3.5 reflects off water along the coast.

Near a national park means mosquitoes even in July.

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

Tap water isn't safe here, so cuts need attention.

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.

Ten hours of daylight means the phone dies first.

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

Dark by 6:00pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.

Eight rain days mean your bag fits overhead and stays dry.

Day trips to the park need a separate pack.

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.

Wind at 21 km/h cuts across the river and through the city streets.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Unsafe tap water can cause dehydration in winter months.

Contaminated water leads to digestive trouble during travel.

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.

Urban pickpockets work crowds year-round in this city.

International travel and checked bags make tracking worth it.

Damp clothes from rain need sorting space in tight rooms.

Eighty percent humidity and eight rain days breed mildew fast.

Lows around 46°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Urban noise and early dawn require blocking out sound.

Eight rain days and 57°F highs mean layering beats a heavy coat.

Limited hand-washing options when tap water poses a risk.

Bites itch worse than sunburn, and both happen here.

One outlet at most guesthouses charges nothing without extras.

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

Passport checks happen at park entrances near the city.

Hostel lockers vary, so your own lock matters.

Moisture at 80% makes a hanging bag prevent mold.