Buenos Aires
Capital of Argentina
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. In 2022, the city had a population of 3,121,707. Visitors come to explore its notable landmarks such as Casa Rosada, Teatro Colón, and several prominent stadiums.
What to see
The city features several well-known monuments and public buildings, including Casa Rosada, Obelisco de Buenos Aires, La Recoleta Cemetery, and the opera house Teatro Colón. Football fans can visit multiple sports venues across the city, such as Estadio Monumental, La Bombonera, and José Amalfitani Stadium.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 13 °C in July to 27 °C in January, while daily lows range from 8 °C in July to 21 °C in January. Monthly rainfall ranges from 56 mm in June to 132 mm in March, with rainy days varying between 4 days in June and about 9 days in January.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, located 5 km from Buenos Aires.
Top sights in Buenos Aires
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 126 | 123 | 132 | 110 | 94 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 69 | 124 | 118 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Buenos Aires (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Alvear Palace Hotel
- Barrio Chino
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires Botanical Garden
- Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens
- Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
- Cabildo of Buenos Aires
- Caminito
- Confitería del Molino
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- Floralis Genérica
- Hotel de Inmigrantes
- Kavanagh Building
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
- National Historical Museum
- Palace of Justice of the Argentine Nation
- Palace of the Argentine National Congress
- Palacio Barolo
- Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
- Paz Palace
- Plaza Dorrego
- Plaza San Martín
- Plaza del Congreso
- Puente de la Mujer
- Retiro railway station
- Torre Monumental