Climate Insights for Cerro Largo

The climate in Cerro Largo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1795mm of precipitation falls per year. Cerro Largo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cerro Largo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Cerro Largo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 31°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Cerro Largo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1795mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 226mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 87mm. That's 139mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Cerro Largo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Cerro Largo, which began on June 21, 2026. Cerro Largo is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

The best time to visit Cerro Largo is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cerro Largo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.