🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén 🇦🇷

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs El Chaltén, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Buenos Aires is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Buenos Aires is drier, with roughly 118 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇦🇷 El Chaltén
Avg annual high23°C9°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)February (15°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year85203
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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 Chaltén

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or El Chaltén warmer?

Buenos Aires is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or El Chaltén?

El Chaltén is rainier — Buenos Aires sees about 118 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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