🇦🇷 Bariloche vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Bariloche, Argentina vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rio de Janeiro is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 42 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Bariloche🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high13°C27°C
Hottest monthJanuary (22°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (0°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year172130
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇦🇷 Bariloche

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (22°C), coldest lows in July (0°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bariloche or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Rio de Janeiro is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bariloche or Rio de Janeiro?

Bariloche is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 42 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bariloche vs Rio de Janeiro?

Bariloche is best around January, February, December; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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