AI-generatedRivera at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,468 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 194 m
Climate in Rivera
Rivera has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Rivera is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rivera
The best time to visit Rivera is from March to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is October with 156 mm of precipitation.
Rivera through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rivera in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–28 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Rivera in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Rivera in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 21–28 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Rivera in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:0418:52
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 05:49–06:36 · evening 18:19–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:49 · evening 19:07–19:16
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 Rivera compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Rivera in October?
In October, Rivera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min06:04 – 18:52
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %53 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Rivera
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Rivera: score 84 against 79. In November, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. November has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 156 mm | 117 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4better | 6 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rivera month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January31° · 8.6 h
In January, Rivera is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 130 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in January64February30° · 7.9 h
In February, Rivera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 125 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in February74March28° · 7.3 h
In March, Rivera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in March80April25° · 6.1 h
In April, Rivera is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in April78May21° · 5.2 h
In May, Rivera is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in May75June18° · 4.5 h
In June, Rivera is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in June78July18° · 5.2 h
In July, Rivera is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in July80August20° · 5.9 h
In August, Rivera is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in August77September22° · 6.0 h
In September, Rivera is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 151 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in September79October24° · 6.8 h
In October, Rivera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in October84November28° · 8.2 h
In November, Rivera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in November66December30° · 8.4 h
In December, Rivera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Rivera.
Rivera in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rivera
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 4 days (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. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 70 days a year, mostly in January.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 59 | 31° | 19° | 8.6 h | 10 | 130 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 30° | 19° | 7.9 h | 10 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 28° | 17° | 7.3 h | 10 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 25° | 14° | 6.1 h | 9 | 139 |
| MayMay | 78 | 21° | 11° | 5.2 h | 8 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 18° | 9° | 4.5 h | 9 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 18° | 8° | 5.2 h | 8 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 20° | 10° | 5.9 h | 9 | 110 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 22° | 11° | 6.0 h | 10 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 24° | 14° | 6.8 h | 11 | 156 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 28° | 16° | 8.2 h | 9 | 117 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 30° | 18° | 8.4 h | 10 | 119 |
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
30.91° S, 55.55° W · 194 m · America/Montevideo
Sunshine hours in Rivera
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 6.8 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Rivera, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Rivera: 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, Rivera has about 11 rainy days with 156 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Rivera
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · 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 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 and clouds in Rivera
How breezy and how cloudy Rivera 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 Rivera typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Rivera: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 and humidity in Rivera
How often the day gets hot in Rivera (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, Rivera has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Rivera
Weather for your travel dates
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Rivera 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.
Rivera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 20 min
- Distance
- 10,620 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.
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Rivera vs Salto
In October Salto has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs 79). During the day Salto is 1 °C warmer than Rivera.
| in October | Rivera | Salto |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 |
| Best time | Mar – Nov | Mar – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Rivera ranks 3 of 6 destinations in this country.
- Salto25°84
- 2Montevideo21°17°82
- 3RiveraThis page24°79
- 4Fray Bentos24°19°60
- 5Colonia del Sacramento22°19°48
- 6Punta del Este19°16°25
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Frequently asked questions about Rivera
When is the best time to visit Rivera?
The best time to visit Rivera is from March to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Rivera?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Rivera?
The wettest month is October with 156 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 99 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rivera get?
Rivera gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.6 hours a day; in June there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Rivera in?
Rivera is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rivera?
A nonstop flight from London to Rivera takes about 13 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Rivera?
Rivera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 77, summer holidays 79, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 63.