AI-generatedColonia del Sacramento at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 1,057 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Colonia del Sacramento is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento
The best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento is from November to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and from August to December. The wettest month is March with 123 mm of precipitation.
Colonia del Sacramento through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Colonia del Sacramento in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 19–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Colonia del Sacramento in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Colonia del Sacramento in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Colonia del Sacramento in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Jun, Aug – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:1019:04
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:54–06:44 · evening 18:30–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:54 · evening 19:20–19:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Colonia del Sacramento compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea warms from 17° to 20°. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 14° |
| Sea | 17° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Colonia del Sacramento in October?
In October, Colonia del Sacramento is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min06:10 – 19:04
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %43 %
- Seaweight 25 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Colonia del Sacramento
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Colonia del Sacramento: score 96 against 48. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in January. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 19° |
| Sea | 18.6° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 77 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 14 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Colonia del Sacramento month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January29° · Sea 25° · 9.5 h
In January, Colonia del Sacramento is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in January93February28° · Sea 25° · 8.5 h
In February, Colonia del Sacramento is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 107 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in February88March26° · Sea 24° · 7.6 h
In March, Colonia del Sacramento is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in March58April23° · Sea 21° · 6.2 h
In April, Colonia del Sacramento is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in April25May19° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h
In May, Colonia del Sacramento is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in May22June16° · Sea 14° · 4.8 h
In June, Colonia del Sacramento is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in June22July15° · Sea 13° · 5.1 h
In July, Colonia del Sacramento is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in July25August17° · Sea 14° · 5.9 h
In August, Colonia del Sacramento is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in August27September19° · Sea 16° · 6.4 h
In September, Colonia del Sacramento is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in September48October22° · Sea 19° · 7.2 h
In October, Colonia del Sacramento is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in October84November25° · Sea 21° · 8.7 h
In November, Colonia del Sacramento is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in November94December28° · Sea 24° · 9.4 h
In December, Colonia del Sacramento is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 29°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Colonia del Sacramento
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 29° | 19° | 25.4° | 9.5 h | 7 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 28° | 19° | 25.1° | 8.5 h | 8 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 26° | 17° | 23.6° | 7.6 h | 8 | 123 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 23° | 14° | 20.5° | 6.2 h | 8 | 96 |
| MayMay | 25 | 19° | 11° | 17.1° | 5.5 h | 6 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 22 | 16° | 9° | 14.0° | 4.8 h | 7 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 15° | 8° | 12.7° | 5.1 h | 7 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 17° | 9° | 13.6° | 5.9 h | 7 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 19° | 10° | 15.5° | 6.4 h | 7 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 22° | 13° | 18.6° | 7.2 h | 9 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 25° | 15° | 21.4° | 8.7 h | 8 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 28° | 18° | 23.9° | 9.4 h | 8 | 87 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.46° S, 57.84° W · 30 m · America/Montevideo
Sea temperatureUp to 25° in January
Sea temperature in Colonia del Sacramento
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.6 – 19.7 °C
Swimming season: Nov – Apr
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Colonia del Sacramento ranges from 12.7 °C in July to 25.4 °C in January. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from November to April.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 24.4 and 26.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 23.6° | 22.5° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 20.5° | 19.7° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 17.1° | 15.9° | 18.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 14.0° | 12.8° | 15.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.7° | 11.9° | 13.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.6° | 12.8° | 14.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.5° | 14.4° | 16.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 21.4° | 20.4° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 23.9° | 22.7° | 25.0° | pleasant |
Sunshine2,580 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Colonia del Sacramento
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Colonia del Sacramento, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,057 mm a year, most in March
Rain in Colonia del Sacramento: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Colonia del Sacramento has about 9 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in December
UV index in Colonia del Sacramento
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in November: 27 km/h
Wind and clouds in Colonia del Sacramento
How breezy and how cloudy Colonia del Sacramento is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Colonia del Sacramento typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Colonia del Sacramento: variable cloud, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity33 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Colonia del Sacramento
How often the day gets hot in Colonia del Sacramento (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Colonia del Sacramento has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Colonia del Sacramento
Weather for your travel dates
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Colonia del Sacramento in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Colonia del Sacramento has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 50 min
- Distance
- 11,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Uruguay
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F, I, L · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +598
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Colonia del Sacramento vs Buenos Aires
In October the holiday weather in Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires is about equally good (score 48 vs 45). During the day Buenos Aires is 1 °C cooler than Colonia del Sacramento. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Colonia del Sacramento | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Aug – May |
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In October, Colonia del Sacramento ranks 5 of 7 destinations in this country.
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- 5Colonia del SacramentoThis page22°19°48
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- 7Punta del Este19°16°25
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Frequently asked questions about Colonia del Sacramento
When is the best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento?
The best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Colonia del Sacramento?
The sea temperature in Colonia del Sacramento ranges from 12.7 °C in July to 25.4 °C in January. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from November to April.
Can you swim in Colonia del Sacramento in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from November to April.
What is the warmest month in Colonia del Sacramento?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Colonia del Sacramento?
The wettest month is March with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Colonia del Sacramento get?
Colonia del Sacramento gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Colonia del Sacramento in?
Colonia del Sacramento is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Colonia del Sacramento?
A nonstop flight from London to Colonia del Sacramento takes about 13 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,070 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Colonia del Sacramento?
Colonia del Sacramento has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 24, summer holidays 24, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 95.