🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs Valparaíso 🇨🇱

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Valparaíso, Chile — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Buenos Aires is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Valparaíso is drier, with roughly 52 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇨🇱 Valparaíso
Avg annual high23°C18°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (21°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (10°C low)
Rainy days / year8533
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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).

🇨🇱 Valparaíso

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (21°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or Valparaíso warmer?

Buenos Aires is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or Valparaíso?

Buenos Aires is rainier — Valparaíso sees about 52 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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