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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Salto.
Salto, Salto, Uruguay, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 33°C (91°F) in January, while winters cool to 19°C (66°F) in July.
With around 1367 mm (54 in) of annual rainfall, Salto has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has very warm summers and pleasant winters. The wettest month is April. The sunniest month is January, with 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Salto. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in January to 8°C (46°F) in July.
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Salto has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1367 mm (54 in) of rainfall annually. Salto experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 159 mm (6.3 in) in April, the wettest month, and 80 mm (3.1 in) in July, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Salto Precipitation page.
Salto can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Salto.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, 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.
August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Salto. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions. Salto has very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 20°C (68°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1367 mm (54 in). April is the wettest month with 159 mm (6.3 in), while July is the driest with 80 mm (3.1 in).
Salto receives around 2,845 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 312 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 152 hours. Overall, Salto enjoys abundant sunshine.
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