Executive Tower, Montevideo Torre Ejecutiva
The Executive Tower, or Torre Ejecutiva, is a government building in Municipality B in Montevideo, Uruguay, that houses the Presidencia de la República. Opened in 2009, the reinforced concrete structure incorporates both modern and Art Nouveau architecture styles. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Uruguay on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Montevideo varies by month. The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 20 °C. The coolest month is July, with a daily high of 13 °C and a low of 9 °C. Rainfall is present in every month. The highest monthly rainfall is 109 mm in March, which occurs over about 10 days, and the lowest monthly rainfall is 75 mm in December, which occurs over about 8 days.
The tower is located 1 km from the capital, Montevideo. Travelers can reach the area via Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, which is 18 km away. The site is close to several other landmarks. Plaza Independencia and the Solís Theatre are both 0.1 km away, and Palacio Salvo is 0.2 km from the tower. The Telecommunications Tower is 1.8 km away, and the Legislative Palace of Uruguay is 2.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 89 | 109 | 101 | 91 | 87 | 79 | 78 | 80 | 103 | 93 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
