Ciudad de Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires · 34°35′ S
Recoleta Cemetery
A city of marble
Opened in 1822, it's a miniature city of vaults and sculptures where presidents, writers and Eva Perón rest. Around it, the Recoleta neighborhood adds churches, museums and a weekend crafts fair.
What not to miss
- The Duarte family vault, where Evita lies
- The Basílica del Pilar next door
- The Plaza Francia fair on weekends
Getting there
In the Recoleta district, a few minutes from downtown by bus or taxi.
Recoleta Cemetery, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Summer
- Hot days (30°), mild nights (20°); frequent rain.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
February
Summer
- Hot days (29°), mild nights (19°); frequent rain.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
March
Autumn
- Mild days (27°), mild nights (18°); frequent rain.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
April
Autumn
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (14°); frequent rain.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
May
Autumn
- Cool days (19°), cool nights (11°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
June
Winter
- Cool days (16°), cold nights (8°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket.
July
Winter
- Cool days (16°), cold nights (8°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket.
August
Winter
- Cool days (18°), cool nights (9°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
September
Spring
- Mild days (20°), cool nights (11°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
October
Spring
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (13°); frequent rain.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
November
Spring
- Mild days (26°), mild nights (16°); frequent rain.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
December
Summer
- Hot days (29°), mild nights (19°); frequent rain.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in Recoleta Cemetery. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 30.1 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of 7.5 °C. The wettest month is January (134 mm). The driest is June.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1 °C | 20.2 °C | 134 mm |
| February | 28.9 °C | 19.4 °C | 129 mm |
| March | 27 °C | 17.7 °C | 120 mm |
| April | 23.2 °C | 14.1 °C | 130 mm |
| May | 19.4 °C | 11.1 °C | 94 mm |
| June | 16.4 °C | 8.4 °C | 62 mm |
| July | 15.5 °C | 7.5 °C | 74 mm |
| August | 17.9 °C | 8.9 °C | 70 mm |
| September | 19.7 °C | 10.6 °C | 81 mm |
| October | 22.6 °C | 13.4 °C | 123 mm |
| November | 26 °C | 16.1 °C | 118 mm |
| December | 29 °C | 18.5 °C | 123 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Buenos Aires station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar