Salto climate
Salto (Uruguay) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,414 mm56 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Salto climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 2068 | 2680 | 1285.0 | 0 |
| Feb | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 1556.1 | 0 |
| Mar | 2984 | 1662 | 2373 | 1265.0 | 0 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1356 | 1966 | 1596.3 | 0 |
| May | 2068 | 1049 | 1559 | 1074.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 1763 | 744 | 1254 | 732.9 | 1 |
| Jul | 1762 | 643 | 1152 | 502.0 | 2 |
| Aug | 1966 | 745 | 1355 | 843.3 | 1 |
| Sep | 2170 | 949 | 1559 | 973.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2576 | 1254 | 1965 | 1556.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 1385.4 | 0 |
| Dec | 3189 | 1864 | 2576 | 1415.6 | 0 |
| Year | 3391 | 643 | 1966 | 1,41456 | 4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 48% | 7.0 | 13:59 |
| Feb | 67% | 51% | 6.2 | 13:14 |
| Mar | 72% | 46% | 5.3 | 12:22 |
| Apr | 75% | 45% | 4.0 | 11:22 |
| May | 82% | 54% | 2.9 | 10:33 |
| Jun | 84% | 54% | 2.5 | 10:07 |
| Jul | 83% | 51% | 2.7 | 10:17 |
| Aug | 80% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:59 |
| Sep | 77% | 51% | 4.5 | 11:57 |
| Oct | 76% | 51% | 5.5 | 12:55 |
| Nov | 69% | 45% | 6.8 | 13:46 |
| Dec | 63% | 47% | 7.2 | 14:11 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Salto is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.2 °C27.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,414 mm56 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 31% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (159 mm6.3 in), the driest is July (50 mm2.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in January to 84% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in April to 11 km/h (7 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in June to 14.2 hours in December.
Best time to visit Salto
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July–September: average highs of 17 °C62 °F to 21 °C70 °F with 50 mm2.0 in to 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Salto
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 141 mm5.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2068 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1049 to 16 °C62 °F, about 131 mm5.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1762 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 643 to 7 °C45 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2170 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 949 to 15 °C59 °F, about 130 mm5.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Salto compares
Compared with Concordia, about 5 km to the west, Salto has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 3 places in Uruguay covered by World Climates, Salto is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Uruguay climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Concordia (Argentina, Cfa), Uruguaiana (Brazil, Cfa) and Buenos Aires (Argentina, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Concordia 5 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,414 mm56 in
- Uruguaiana 200 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,414 mm56 in
- Santa Fe 262 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,153 mm45 in
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos 303 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,178 mm46 in
- Rosario 306 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,091 mm43 in
- Buenos Aires 361 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,103 mm43 in
- Bagé 366 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,481 mm58 in
- Merlo 371 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,108 mm44 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Salto?
January is the warmest month in Salto, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Salto?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Salto?
April is the wettest month with about 159 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 50 mm (2.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Salto?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.