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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 85/100

Colonia del Sacramento in October

Excellent · 85/100Beach 34/100
High / low20° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation109 mm6 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
34.46° S, 57.84° WElevation 30 mUTC−3 · Uruguay Standard Time
When to goColonia del Sacramento · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
Best timeOct–Dec
October: high / low20° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Colonia del Sacramento averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 109 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.

Days are 3.1° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 2.8°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

October scores 85/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Colonia del Sacramento.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 19:05 local time, giving 12 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 62 minutes over the month.

Why 85/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%61%
Clear skies · 25%92%

Beach score this month: 34/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Colonia del Sacramento this month

Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires F.D. · 52 km W
20°Oct high
6wet days
83score
Buenos Aires
La Plata
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La Plata

Buenos Aires · 52 km S
20°Oct high
6wet days
84score
La Plata
Lanús
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Lanús

Buenos Aires · 57 km SW
20°Oct high
6wet days
83score
Lanús
Avellaneda
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Avellaneda

Buenos Aires · 53 km SW
20°Oct high
6wet days
83score
Avellaneda
ivTop of the table

Uruguay's best in October

Where to go in October
Durazno
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Durazno

Durazno Department
22°Oct high
5wet days
85score
Durazno
Mercedes
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Mercedes

Soriano
23°Oct high
6wet days
84score
Mercedes
Florida
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Florida

Florida
21°Oct high
6wet days
84score
Florida
Fray Bentos
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Fray Bentos

Río Negro Department
23°Oct high
7wet days
83score
Fray Bentos
·Questions

Colonia del Sacramento in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Colonia del Sacramento?

October scores 85/100 for Colonia del Sacramento, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Colonia del Sacramento in October?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 14°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Colonia del Sacramento in October?

Colonia del Sacramento receives about 109 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Colonia del Sacramento in October?

The sea averages 18°C in October, cold for most swimmers.