Weather in Colonia de Sacramento: When to go?
Colonia de Sacramento is a wonderful place to be visited. Just cross the Rio de la Plata and arrive to the incredible Unesco World Heritage site. But, when to go? Well, all the year round is perfect to visit Colonia. Take a look to the weather information month by month:
SUMMER: Weather in Colonia de Sacramento in January, February and March
Weather in January
January is the peak of summer with the mercury crossing 26.7°C (80.1°F) daily, and a lovely time for a beach holiday in Montevideo
Weather in February
February has the warmest average sea temperature of the year at 23.1°C (73.6°F), which makes it more suitable for beach activities than bathing in the open sea.
Weather in March
March is the start of the autumn in Montevideo. It is warm and humid, at 25°C (77°F), and the weather is relatively calm for an uninterrupted tour of the city.
AUTUMN: Weather in Colonia de Sacramento in April, May and June
Weather in April
Though it is mild and relatively dry, the days warrant a light jacket to keep the chill away. Six hours of sunshine is enough for some exciting ferry excursions around Montevideo.
Weather in May
The temperate weather of May is mild but humid; Highs range up to 18.6°C (65.5°F), but the humidity at 78% makes it feel warmer than the thermometer readings.
Weather in June
Winter arrives in June, and it is mildly cold and dry, and the swimming season has already ebbed with the days getting shorter, as the sunshine lasts hardly 4.9 hours.
WINTER: Weather in Colonia de Sacramento, August and September
Weather in July
Weather is moderately cold and dry, and a visit to a local winery is an effective way to counter the average temperature drop to 6.9°C (44.4°F).
Weather in August
August is mildly cold and dry, with the temperatures increase a little compared to July. Sleet is frequent during the winters, especially during late night and early morning.
Weather in September
With amenable daytime temperatures at 17.8°C (64°F) and the days getting longer with adequate sunshine, it is a period worth a visit to Montevideo.
SPRING: Weather in Colonia de Sacramento in October, November and December
Weather in October
October is the wettest month with the rain gauge registering an average of 88.9mm (3.5″) of rainfall. It is mild and damp with high temperatures at a comfortable 20.5°C (68.9°F).
Weather in November
The temperature hardly crosses a pleasant 23.3°C (73.9°F). It is the end of spring, with warm and dry days, and mild and cool nights.
Weather in December
It is an excellent time to visit Montevideo. Highs reach to 26.5°C (79.7°F), but with the humidity at the lowest of the year, the temperatures feel much lower.