Climate Insights for Fray Bentos

The climate in Fray Bentos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1041mm of precipitation falls per year. Fray Bentos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fray Bentos 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Fray Bentos vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. 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 8°C and an average of 11°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.

Fray Bentos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1041mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 134mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 44mm. That's 90mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Fray Bentos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Fray Bentos, which began on June 21, 2026. Fray Bentos 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 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Fray Bentos is during September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°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 Fray Bentos 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.