🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs Montevideo 🇺🇾

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Montevideo, Uruguay — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Buenos Aires is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Buenos Aires is drier, with roughly 79 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇺🇾 Montevideo
Avg annual high23°C20°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year85164
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, November, December

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

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

🇺🇾 Montevideo

Best around April, November, December. Hottest in January (27°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or Montevideo warmer?

Buenos Aires is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or Montevideo?

Montevideo is rainier — Buenos Aires sees about 79 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Buenos Aires is best around April, May, October; Montevideo is best around April, November, December.

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