🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs Salta 🇦🇷

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Salta, 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. Buenos Aires is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇦🇷 Salta
Avg annual high23°C22°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (26°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (5°C low)
Rainy days / year85165
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJuly, August, September

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

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

🇦🇷 Salta

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or Salta warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or Salta?

Salta is rainier — Buenos Aires sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Buenos Aires is best around April, May, October; Salta is best around July, August, September.

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