🇦🇷 El Calafate vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

El Calafate, Argentina vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 16 degrees warmer on average across the year. El Calafate is drier, with roughly 13 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 El Calafate🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high10°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (17°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (-2°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year118131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇦🇷 El Calafate

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (17°C), coldest lows in July (-2°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is El Calafate or São Paulo warmer?

São Paulo is warmer overall, averaging about 16 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, El Calafate or São Paulo?

São Paulo is rainier — El Calafate sees about 13 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit El Calafate vs São Paulo?

El Calafate is best around January, February, December; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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