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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Melo.
Melo, Cerro Largo, Uruguay, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) in January, while winters cool to 18°C (64°F) in July.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1370 mm (54 in) per year. April is the wettest month and March the driest. The city also experiences very warm summers and mild winters. December is the sunniest month, averaging 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Melo. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C (64°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in January to around 7°C (45°F) during July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Melo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1370 mm (54 in) of rainfall annually. Year-round, Melo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, April, with 140 mm (5.5 in), and the driest month, March, with 96 mm (3.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Melo Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Melo. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Melo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in March, April, May, June and July to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March typically offers the most optimal weather in Melo. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Melo has very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in July to 31°C (88°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 7°C (45°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1370 mm (54 in). April is the wettest month with 140 mm (5.5 in), while March is the driest with 96 mm (3.8 in).
Melo receives around 2,478 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 280 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 140 hours. Overall, Melo enjoys abundant sunshine.
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