(Köppen classification: humid subtropical climate - Cfa), with very mild winters (June to August) and hot summers (December to March). Rainfall is abundant and there is no dry season, however, winter is the relatively driest season, while in summer, rainfall often occurs in the form of thunderstorms.
The city is located in the far north of Uruguay, at 30 degrees south latitude. Beyond the Cuareim River lies the Brazilian city of Quaraí.
all year round, in fact the heat records are around 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. Instead, from November to March, in summer, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 38/40 °C (100/104 °F). But the Pampero, the south wind, is able to interrupt the hot and sultry periods, bringing pleasant (and sometimes very cool) weather for two or three days.
from the south, during which the temperature can drop to the freezing point or a little below at night, and can remain around 10 °C (50 °F) during the day.
It is difficult to find the best time to visit Artigas. Winter is a very mild and relatively dry season, but it can sometimes be cold, especially at night, and there can also be periods of bad weather.
Spring and autumn are pleasantly warm seasons, and therefore can be preferred (for example,
Summer is the sunniest season, but it is hot and muggy, and thunderstorms can break out.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
32.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
8.5 °C in January 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40.2 °C in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
142.8 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
18.9 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.9 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40.4 °C in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
137 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
39.5 °C in March 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
118.4 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.8 °C in April 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in April 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
180.1 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.9 °C and a maximum of
21.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.9 °C in May 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
136.2 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14 °C, with a minimum of
8.9 °C and a maximum of
19.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.8 °C in June 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
30.2 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
92.1 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.3 °C, with a minimum of
7.9 °C and a maximum of
18.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.2 °C in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
30.4 °C in July 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
80.2 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
21.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.5 °C in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
65.4 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.7 °C, with a minimum of
11 °C and a maximum of
22.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.8 °C in September 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
35.4 °C in September 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
109.5 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.8 °C and a maximum of
25 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2.3 °C in October 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37.2 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
158.3 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.5 °C in November 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in November 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
150.2 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.9 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
6.9 °C in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in December 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
155.2 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.