Climate Insights for Piedras Coloradas

Palmitas, Departamento de Paysandú, Uruguay

Hottest
January
30°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
April
137mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Piedras Coloradas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1225mm of precipitation falls per year. Piedras Coloradas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Piedras Coloradas 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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 19° Feb Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Dec Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Piedras Coloradas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 114mm Feb Precipitation: 114mm Mar Precipitation: 104mm Apr Precipitation: 137mm May Precipitation: 82mm Jun Precipitation: 75mm Jul Precipitation: 72mm Aug Precipitation: 98mm Sep Precipitation: 95mm Oct Precipitation: 97mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm
Precipitation

Piedras Coloradas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1225mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 137mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 72mm. That's 65mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Piedras Coloradas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 17km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Piedras Coloradas, which began on March 20, 2026. Piedras Coloradas 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 348mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 245mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 24°
Mar 22°
Apr 19°
May 14°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 18°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Piedras Coloradas is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 97mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Piedras Coloradas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
19 °C
20 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
20 °C
20 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
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