Climate Insights for Salto

Departamento de Salto, Uruguay

Hottest
January
32°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
April
145mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Salto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1220mm of precipitation falls per year. Salto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salto 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° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jul Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 8° Aug Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Nov Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Dec Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Salto vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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 11°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: 99mm Feb Precipitation: 88mm Mar Precipitation: 116mm Apr Precipitation: 145mm May Precipitation: 107mm Jun Precipitation: 76mm Jul Precipitation: 68mm Aug Precipitation: 86mm Sep Precipitation: 101mm Oct Precipitation: 109mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 110mm
Precipitation

Salto is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1220mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 145mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 68mm. That's 78mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Salto is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Salto, which began on June 21, 2026. Salto 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 368mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 230mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salto 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
20 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
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