🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs El Calafate 🇦🇷

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs El Calafate, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Buenos Aires is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Buenos Aires is drier, with roughly 33 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇦🇷 El Calafate
Avg annual high23°C10°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)February (17°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year85118
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇦🇷 El Calafate

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (17°C), coldest lows in July (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or El Calafate warmer?

Buenos Aires is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or El Calafate?

El Calafate is rainier — Buenos Aires sees about 33 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires vs El Calafate?

Buenos Aires is best around April, May, October; El Calafate is best around January, February, December.

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