AI-generatedSalto at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,590 h
- Rain a year
- 1,293 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Salto
Salto has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Salto is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Salto
The best time to visit Salto is from March to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is April with 138 mm of precipitation.
Salto through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salto in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Salto in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Salto in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 21–29 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Salto in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 18–21 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1319:02
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 05:58–06:46 · evening 18:29–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:58 · evening 19:17–19:26
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 Salto compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Salto in October?
In October, Salto is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min06:13 – 19:02
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Salto
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Salto (score 84 and 84). In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 hbetter | 6.3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 134 mm | 92 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Salto month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January32° · 9.1 h
In January, Salto is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 108 mm. On about 24 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 Salto.
Salto in January64February31° · 8.4 h
In February, Salto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 107 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in February73March29° · 7.8 h
In March, Salto is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 124 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in March82April25° · 6.4 h
In April, Salto is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in April82May21° · 5.4 h
In May, Salto is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in May79June19° · 4.7 h
In June, Salto is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in June82July18° · 5.3 h
In July, Salto is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in July84August21° · 6.3 h
In August, Salto is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in August84September23° · 6.7 h
In September, Salto is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in September84October25° · 7.2 h
In October, Salto is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in October83November28° · 8.7 h
In November, Salto is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 120 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in November67December31° · 9.1 h
In December, Salto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 116 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Salto.
Salto in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Salto
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. 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 (7°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 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 | 32° | 19° | 9.1 h | 8 | 108 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 31° | 19° | 8.4 h | 9 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 29° | 17° | 7.8 h | 9 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 25° | 14° | 6.4 h | 8 | 138 |
| MayMay | 82 | 21° | 10° | 5.4 h | 7 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 19° | 8° | 4.7 h | 7 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 18° | 7° | 5.3 h | 7 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 21° | 8° | 6.3 h | 7 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 23° | 10° | 6.7 h | 8 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 25° | 13° | 7.2 h | 9 | 134 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 28° | 15° | 8.7 h | 8 | 120 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 31° | 17° | 9.1 h | 8 | 116 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Salto
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 12.8 hours of daylight in Salto, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Salto: 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, Salto has about 9 rainy days with 134 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Salto
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 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 Salto
How breezy and how cloudy Salto 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 Salto typically peaks at 21 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 49 % of the sky over Salto: 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 and humidity in Salto
How often the day gets hot in Salto (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, Salto has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Salto
Weather for your travel dates
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Salto 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.
Salto has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 30 min
- Distance
- 10,790 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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Salto vs Fray Bentos
In October the holiday weather in Salto and Fray Bentos is about equally good (score 84 vs 83). During the day Fray Bentos is 1 °C cooler than Salto.
| in October | Salto | Fray Bentos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Mar – Nov | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Salto ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
- SaltoThis page25°84
- 2Montevideo21°17°82
- 3Rivera24°79
- 4Fray Bentos24°19°60
- 5Colonia del Sacramento22°19°48
- 6Punta del Este19°16°25
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Frequently asked questions about Salto
When is the best time to visit Salto?
The best time to visit Salto 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 Salto?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Salto?
The wettest month is April with 138 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salto get?
Salto gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.1 hours a day; in June there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Salto in?
Salto is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Salto?
A nonstop flight from London to Salto takes about 13 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,790 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Salto?
Salto has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 81, summer holidays 83, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 63.