Climate Insights for Piedras Coloradas

Palmitas, Departamento de Paysandú, Uruguay

Hottest
January
30°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
April
170mm rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Piedras Coloradas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1287mm 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: 20° Feb Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jul Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° 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 11°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Feb Precipitation: 122mm Mar Precipitation: 84mm Apr Precipitation: 170mm May Precipitation: 89mm Jun Precipitation: 101mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Aug Precipitation: 103mm Sep Precipitation: 110mm Oct Precipitation: 119mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Dec Precipitation: 120mm
Precipitation

Piedras Coloradas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1287mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 170mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 74mm. That's 96mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Piedras Coloradas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Piedras Coloradas, which began on June 21, 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. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 343mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 18°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Piedras Coloradas is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm 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
20 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
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