Climate Insights for Maldonado

Uruguay

Hottest
February
24°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low51°F low
Wettest
April
108 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Maldonado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 984 mm of precipitation falls per year. Maldonado receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maldonado 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Maldonado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 38.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Maldonado receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maldonado 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 21°FebMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 21°MarMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°AprMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°MayMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 15°JunMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°JulMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°AugMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°SepMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°OctMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 14°NovMax: 19°Average: 18°Min: 16°DecMax: 21°Average: 20°Min: 19°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 72°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 60°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 59°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 64°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°F
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Maldonado sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Maldonado sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 74°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 53°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 53mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmMarPrecipitation: 84mmAprPrecipitation: 108mmMayPrecipitation: 89mmJunPrecipitation: 87mmJulPrecipitation: 104mmAugPrecipitation: 87mmSepPrecipitation: 82mmOctPrecipitation: 83mmNovPrecipitation: 60mmDecPrecipitation: 63mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 2.5in
Precipitation

Maldonado is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 984 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 53 mm. That's 55 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Maldonado is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.1 in. That's 2.2 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 23km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Maldonado is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Maldonado is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr19°66°F
May16°60°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul11°53°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Maldonado is during January, February, March, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°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 best time to visit Maldonado is during January, February, March, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 51°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C69 °F
23 °C74 °F
22 km/h13 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
24 °C74 °F
21 km/h13 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
22 km/h14 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
20 °C68 °F
23 km/h14 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
17 °C62 °F
22 km/h14 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
14 °C57 °F
23 km/h14 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
13 °C55 °F
23 km/h14 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
14 °C56 °F
22 km/h14 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
14 °C58 °F
22 km/h14 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
17 °C62 °F
23 km/h14 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
19 °C67 °F
23 km/h14 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C65 °F
21 °C71 °F
22 km/h14 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in