🇦🇷 Iguazú Falls vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Iguazú Falls, Argentina vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Iguazú Falls is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 66 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Iguazú Falls🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high27°C26°C
Hottest monthJanuary (31°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year197131
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇦🇷 Iguazú Falls

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (31°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Iguazú Falls or São Paulo warmer?

Iguazú Falls is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Iguazú Falls or São Paulo?

Iguazú Falls is rainier — São Paulo sees about 66 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Iguazú Falls vs São Paulo?

Iguazú Falls is best around June, July, August; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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