🇦🇷 Salta vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Salta, Argentina vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 34 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Salta🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high22°C26°C
Hottest monthJanuary (26°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (5°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year165131
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇦🇷 Salta

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

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Salta or São Paulo warmer?

São Paulo is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Salta or São Paulo?

Salta is rainier — São Paulo sees about 34 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Salta vs São Paulo?

Salta is best around July, August, September; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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