🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs Mendoza 🇦🇷

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Mendoza, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Buenos Aires is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Mendoza is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇦🇷 Mendoza
Avg annual high23°C22°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (31°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year8562
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, September, October

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

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

🇦🇷 Mendoza

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (31°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or Mendoza warmer?

Buenos Aires is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or Mendoza?

Buenos Aires is rainier — Mendoza sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires vs Mendoza?

Buenos Aires is best around April, May, October; Mendoza is best around April, September, October.

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