🇦🇷 El Chaltén vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

El Chaltén, Argentina vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 72 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 El Chaltén🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high9°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (15°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (-3°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year203131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇦🇷 El Chaltén

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (15°C), coldest lows in July (-3°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Chaltén or São Paulo warmer?

São Paulo is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, El Chaltén or São Paulo?

El Chaltén is rainier — São Paulo sees about 72 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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