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August · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 69/100

Rocha in August

Good · 69/100Beach 26/100
High / low16° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation98 mm6 wet days
Sea12°surface temperature
34.48° S, 54.33° WElevation 8 mUTC−3 · Uruguay Standard Time
When to goRocha · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69August
Best timeOct–Dec
August: high / low16° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Rocha averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 98 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Days are 1.5° warmer than in July on average, and September brings little change. The sea averages 12°, too cold for most swimmers.

August scores 69/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Rocha. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:18 and sets at 18:07 local time, giving 10 h 49 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 55 minutes over the month.

Why 69/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%73%
Dry days · 33%55%
Clear skies · 25%82%

Beach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Uruguay's best in August

Where to go in August
Fray Bentos
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Fray Bentos

Río Negro Department
18°Aug high
4wet days
87score
Fray Bentos
Mercedes
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Mercedes

Soriano
18°Aug high
4wet days
86score
Mercedes
Paysandú
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Paysandú

Paysandú Department
19°Aug high
6wet days
85score
Paysandú
Young
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Young

Río Negro Department
18°Aug high
5wet days
85score
Young
·Questions

Rocha in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Rocha?

August scores 69/100 for Rocha, which we rate as good. Average highs are 16°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Rocha in August?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 9°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Rocha in August?

Rocha receives about 98 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Rocha in August?

The sea averages 12°C in August, cold for most swimmers.