Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Buenos Aires | Cape Town | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 23°C (73°F)▲ | 22°C (72°F) | Buenos Aires |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Buenos Aires |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 5 days▲ | Cape Town |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 67 mm | 25 mm▲ | Cape Town |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 13h/day▲ | Cape Town |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65%▲ | 70% | Buenos Aires |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 25 km/h | Buenos Aires |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cape Town edges ahead as the better destination in November. Cape Town offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Buenos Aires sees 7 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.
Buenos Aires sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Cape Town is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cape Town is the stronger choice in November. Cape Town receives 6 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Buenos Aires reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Cape Town averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Buenos Aires receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Cape Town sees 25 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Cape Town the drier option by 1 rain day and 42 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Buenos Aires averages 65% while Cape Town sits at 70%. Cape Town will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 23°C, lows of 15°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Buenos Aires | Cape Town | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 23°C | 6d | 26°C | 3d |
| Feb | 20°C | 5d | 26°C | 2d |
| Mar | 16°C | 4d | 25°C | 3d |
| Apr | 11°C | 3d | 22°C | 5d |
| May | 8°C | 3d | 19°C | 7d |
| Jun | 7°C | 3d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jul | 8°C | 3d | 17°C | 9d |
| Aug | 11°C | 3d | 17°C | 9d |
| Sep | 16°C | 4d | 18°C | 7d |
| Oct | 20°C | 5d | 20°C | 5d |
| Nov | 23°C | 6d | 22°C | 5d |
| Dec | 25°C | 6d | 24°C | 3d |
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