Climate Insights for San Carlos

Maldonado, Uruguay

Hottest
January
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
April
103 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Carlos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,005 mm of precipitation falls per year. San Carlos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Carlos 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in San Carlos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 39.6 in of precipitation falls per year. San Carlos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Carlos 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°MarMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°MayMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°JulMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°AugMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°SepMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°NovMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°F
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San Carlos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.San Carlos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 80°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 51°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 78mmFebPrecipitation: 98mmMarPrecipitation: 83mmAprPrecipitation: 103mmMayPrecipitation: 80mmJunPrecipitation: 80mmJulPrecipitation: 96mmAugPrecipitation: 84mmSepPrecipitation: 73mmOctPrecipitation: 90mmNovPrecipitation: 65mmDecPrecipitation: 77mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 4inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 3in
Precipitation

San Carlos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,005 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 65 mm. That's 37 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.San Carlos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2.6 in. That's 1.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

San Carlos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 15km/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.San Carlos is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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

Jan23°73°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr18°64°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul11°51°F
Aug12°53°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit San Carlos is during January, February, March, 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 82 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures 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 best time to visit San Carlos is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
15 km/h9 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
25 °C76 °F
15 km/h9 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
21 °C71 °F
16 km/h10 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
15 °C59 °F
16 km/h10 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
15 °C58 °F
16 km/h10 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
20 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
17 km/h10 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in