They don't call it Buenos Aires for nothing. In the summer, the ocean breeze provides refreshing relief from the smoldering sun. When we arrived in January, the temperature steadily remained in the high 80's. Excited to break out our tank tops and shorts in the middle of what should have been winter, we wore very little clothes. Apart from the initial excitement, walking everywhere and sitting on crowded busses is HOT. Apparently, porteñans are used to it because the usual look was tanks w/ jeans or leggings. Jeans? In 85 degree weather? No thank you.
Now, as the season changes to fall, the "buenos aires" are starting to be a bit chilly. Chilly being 65 degrees in the morning, 75 in the afternoon. You wouldn't know that by looking at the general population who has already busted out furs and vests. After a big storm Saturday, I'll admit Sunday was a little chilly. Most Americans would have still worn shorts, maybe opted for jeans or a light jacket. Here, people were freaking out. They were decked out in scarves and winter coats.
It's one thing to be accustomed to the summer heat, but that doesn't mean 70 is cold!! Who wears winter coats in the 70s?!?! By the time we leave at the end of April, people are going to be wearing parkas and gloves when it hits the 60s. OH NO! That's freezing!!!
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