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Lavalleja, Uruguay

Minas

Minas is a town in Lavalleja, Uruguay. It has a population of about 38,633 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population38,633
Local time05:10
34.38° S, 55.24° WElevation 134 mUTC−3 · Uruguay Standard Time
Postal code30000
The year in Minasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month117mm
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Minas at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in January

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

115 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

83 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 4.9 km

Weather in Minas

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 22 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct25°14°20.5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°12°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct13°10°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct15°9°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct17°8°1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°3 mm
Thu29 Oct22°12°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°12°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°14°3 mm

When to go to Minas

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score737375787760597175828183
High28°26°25°21°17°15°14°16°17°20°23°26°
Low17°17°16°13°10°7°7°7°8°11°13°15°
Rain (mm)9611311510411110498999311710283
Wet days7910867667676

What's on in Minas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Minas

All monuments

More museums: Casa Natal de Juan Antonio Lavelleja · Molino viejo · Museo Litico del Indio y del Gaucho · Museo de la ciudad · Sala Eduardo Fabini

Outdoors around Minas

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Bn. I. 11Camp sites
1.8 km
Cerro ArtigasViewpoints
2 km
Cerro del VerdúnViewpoints
4.9 km
Camping minas viejasCamp sites
8.6 km

Nature around Minas

Nature in Uruguay

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Uruguay seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Minas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Minas

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Minas from above

Postal code

30000

Getting to Minas

Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International AirportPDP
55 km
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International AirportMVD
89 km

Places near Minas

Places with a climate like Minas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Minas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minas.
What is the hottest month in Minas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Minas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minas?
March is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Minas?
The postal code of Minas is 30000.