Climate Insights for Velázquez

, Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay

Hottest
January
28°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
August
109mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Velázquez is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1049mm of precipitation falls per year. Velázquez receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Velázquez 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 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jul Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Aug Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Velázquez vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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: 103mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Apr Precipitation: 97mm May Precipitation: 69mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Jul Precipitation: 85mm Aug Precipitation: 109mm Sep Precipitation: 86mm Oct Precipitation: 103mm Nov Precipitation: 75mm Dec Precipitation: 74mm
Precipitation

Velázquez is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1049mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 109mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 69mm. That's 40mm less than August, 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Velázquez is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 Velázquez, which began on March 20, 2026. Velázquez 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 264mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm 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 23°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 18°
May 14°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 16°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Velázquez is during February, March, April, 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 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°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 Velázquez 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
18 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
18 °C
21 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
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