Buenos Aires vs Rio de Janeiro

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Buenos Aires edges ahead as the better destination in November. Buenos Aires offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Rio de Janeiro sees 7 sunshine hours and 17 rain days.

Buenos Aires sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Rio de Janeiro runs hot at 32°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Buenos Aires is the stronger choice in November. Buenos Aires receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Buenos Aires reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C (90°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 8°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.

Buenos Aires receives approximately 96 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rio de Janeiro sees 201 mm over 17 rain days. That makes Buenos Aires the drier option by 9 rain days and 105 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Buenos Aires averages 70% while Rio de Janeiro sits at 78%. Rio de Janeiro will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.