Founded twice — in 1536 and again in 1580 — Buenos Aires became the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata in 1776 and was the port through which millions of European immigrants entered Argentina. Its neighborhoods each have distinct characters, from the colorful La Boca to the elegant Recoleta. The city is the birthplace of tango and home to the legendary Teatro Colon opera house.
Nights sit around 11°C and afternoons around 18°C, though some nights drop to 8°C.
Buenos Aires has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 27°C, winter ones around 16°C.
Some summer days reach 34°C, and some winter nights drop to 4°C.
It rains all year — about 1258 mm in total, from 134 mm in January down to 62 mm in June — so there is no dry stretch to aim for.
Air quality is worth watching: June averages an AQI of 56, while October clears to 38.
Days stretch to about 14.3 hours of light in December and shrink to 9.7 in June — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best month in Buenos Aires is December. Expect fast internet (240 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1100 a month).
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