Climate - Maldonado (Uruguay)

The climate of Maldonado (or San Fernando de Maldonado) is subtropical, with mild winters (from June to August) and hot summers (from December to March). The rains are well distributed throughout the year.
The city is located in the southeast of Uruguay, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, a short distance from Punta del Este (which is located in a small peninsula to the south) and San Carlos (which is located a few kilometers further north). There are also some lagoons nearby.
During the day it can get hot all year round, in fact the heat records are around 28/29 °C (82/84 °F) even in winter. Instead, from December to March, in summer, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 35 °C (95 °F). However, due to the sea breeze, the heat is less intense than in the interior of Uruguay. Furthermore, as happens in the rest of the country, the south wind is able to interrupt the hot and sultry periods, bringing pleasant (and sometimes very cool) weather for two or three days.
In winter, there can be cold waves from the south, during which the temperature can drop to the freezing point or a little below at night, and can remain around 8/9 °C (46/48 °F) during the day. Also, fog can sometimes form.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 22.9 °C (73.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1050 millimeters (41.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 65 mm (2.6 in) in the driest month (December) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest ones (May, June, August, September) Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 12 °C (54 °F) in July, August to 23 °C (73 °F) in February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2530 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Maldonado - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (65 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in January 2003, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F).

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In February, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, in February 2013, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in February 2012, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F).

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In March, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.6 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, in March 2013, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in March 2005, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).

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In April, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, in April 2012, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in April 2004, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).

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In May, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 14.7 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in May 1993, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, in May 2002, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F).

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In June, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, in June 2005, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 11.1 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, in July 2007, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in July 2019, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (54 °F).

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In August, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 12.6 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, in August 2020, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in August 2002, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F).

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In September, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in September 2002, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, in September 1995, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F).

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In October, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in October 2015, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in October 1998, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).

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In November, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, in November 2012, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F).

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In December, the average temperature in Maldonado is of 21.3 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in December 2005, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in December 2013, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F).