(according to the Köppen classification: humid subtropical climate - Cfa), with very 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 east of Uruguay, at 32 degrees south latitude, and is the capital of the Cerro Largo department. The border with Brazil is located 45 km (28 mi) to the northeast.
all year round, in fact the heat records are around 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. Instead, from December to March, in summer, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 38/39 °C (100/102 °F). However, 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. Also, fog can sometimes form.
It is difficult to find the best time to visit Melo, also because there can be sudden changes in temperature. Anyway, you can choose the periods
, two periods in which both temperature and rainfall are halfway between winter and summer.
In spring, sometimes starting from mid-August, it can get very hot. Summer is the sunniest season, but it is hot and muggy, and thunderstorms can break out.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5.6 °C in January 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
38.8 °C in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.7 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
6.2 °C in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.9 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.1 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39.8 °C in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
25.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.4 °C in April 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
35.8 °C in April 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.9 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15 °C, with a minimum of
9.1 °C and a maximum of
20.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.6 °C in May 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
31.9 °C in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 7 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.4 kph.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
18 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.4 °C in June 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 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 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
6 °C and a maximum of
17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in July 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
29.8 °C in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.7 °C, with a minimum of
7.6 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in August 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
9.6 °C and a maximum of
20.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.3 °C in September 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in September 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.1 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
23.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.6 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34.9 °C in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
125 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.5 °C, with a minimum of
14.4 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.2 °C in November 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
36.3 °C in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.1 °C, with a minimum of
16.6 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.8 °C in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in December 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 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 65%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.