🇨🇴 Bogotá vs El Chaltén 🇦🇷

Bogotá, Colombia vs El Chaltén, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bogotá is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. El Chaltén is drier, with roughly 5 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇦🇷 El Chaltén
Avg annual high20°C9°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)February (15°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year208203
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇦🇷 El Chaltén

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (15°C), coldest lows in July (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or El Chaltén warmer?

Bogotá is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or El Chaltén?

Bogotá is rainier — El Chaltén sees about 5 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs El Chaltén?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; El Chaltén is best around January, February, December.

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