Destination

Iguazú Falls

Q: When is the best time to visit Iguazú Falls?

The best time to visit Iguazú Falls is Mar–May & Aug–Oct, in Misiones, Argentina.

Misiones, Argentina

Best timeMar–May & Aug–Oct

Set inMisiones, Argentina

In season~81°F high

Climate55–90°F

Nearest airportIGR

CurrencyARS

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Iguazú Falls

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 65%

WarmestDec · 90°F

WettestJan

Best windowMar–May & Aug–Oct

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A two-mile wall of 275 waterfalls straddling the Argentina–Brazil border.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Aug–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Devil's Throat & jungle trails. Nearest airport is IGR.

Route details →

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Iguazú Falls?

The best time to visit Iguazú Falls is March–May & August–October, in Misiones, Argentina.

Where is Iguazú Falls?

Iguazú Falls is in Misiones, Argentina. The nearest major airport is IGR.

What is Iguazú Falls known for?

A two-mile wall of 275 waterfalls straddling the Argentina–Brazil border.

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