🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs Puerto Montt 🇨🇱

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Puerto Montt, Chile — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Buenos Aires is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Buenos Aires is drier, with roughly 159 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇨🇱 Puerto Montt
Avg annual high23°C14°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)February (18°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (5°C low)
Rainy days / year85244
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, February, March

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

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

🇨🇱 Puerto Montt

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in February (18°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or Puerto Montt warmer?

Buenos Aires is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or Puerto Montt?

Puerto Montt is rainier — Buenos Aires sees about 159 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires vs Puerto Montt?

Buenos Aires is best around April, May, October; Puerto Montt is best around January, February, March.

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