Buenos Aires · Argentina
Cape Town · South Africa
At a glance
| Metric | Buenos Aires | Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 28°C | 26°C |
| Coldest month low | 7°C | 10°C |
| Annual rainfall | 943 mm | 710 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.8 h/day | 10.5 h/day |
| Best months | February–May & September–December | September–May |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Buenos Aires | Cape Town | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| February | 9.7 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| March | 9.5 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| April | 9.7 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| May | 9.7 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Buenos Aires |
| June | 7.7 · Good | 8.7 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| July | 7.5 · Good | 7.6 · Good | Cape Town |
| August | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Buenos Aires |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Buenos Aires |
| October | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| November | 9.7 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| December | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cape Town |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Buenos Aires or Cape Town?
Cape Town has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 3 for Buenos Aires — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
The best months to visit Buenos Aires are February–May & September–December, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The best months to visit Cape Town are September–May, based on six years of climate data.
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