Quinta de Olivos
Quinta de Olivos is a Neoclassical presidential palace and heritage site in Argentina. It is a Place or National Historic Site commissioned by Miguel de Azcuénaga and designed by Prilidiano Pueyrredón in 1854. It is the 15th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures and rainfall change throughout the year. The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs of 26 or 27 °C and lows of 20 °C. December also has highs of 25 °C. In months such as October and April, daily highs are around 20 or 21 °C. The coolest months are June and July, with daily highs of 13 or 14 °C and lows of 8 or 9 °C. Rainfall is lowest in June and July, with about 60 mm of rain.
The site is 13 km from Buenos Aires, and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airport is 8 km away. Visitors can combine a visit here with other nearby locations. The Navy Petty-Officers School is 3.2 km away and Estadio Monumental is 4.5 km away. Other sights within 14 km include La Recoleta Cemetery at 11.6 km, Teatro Colón at 13.2 km, and Obelisco de Buenos Aires at 13.5 km.
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 | 23 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 124 | 126 | 134 | 111 | 94 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 70 | 126 | 120 | 113 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
