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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 77/100

Rocha in May

Good · 77/100Beach 25/100
High / low18° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation111 mm8 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
34.48° S, 54.33° WElevation 8 mUTC−3 · Uruguay Standard Time
When to goRocha · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77May
Best timeOct–Dec
May: high / low18° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Rocha averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 111 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Days are 3.3° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 2.7°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

May scores 77/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th 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 07:24 and sets at 17:45 local time, giving 10 h 20 min of daylight. Days shorten by 42 minutes over the month.

Why 77/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%96%
Dry days · 33%46%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Beach score this month: 25/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Uruguay's best in May

Where to go in May
Florida
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Florida

Florida
18°May high
6wet days
83score
Florida
Dolores
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Dolores

Soriano
19°May high
6wet days
83score
Dolores
Nueva Palmira
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Nueva Palmira

Colonia
18°May high
6wet days
83score
Nueva Palmira
Mercedes
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Mercedes

Soriano
19°May high
6wet days
82score
Mercedes
·Questions

Rocha in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Rocha?

May scores 77/100 for Rocha, which we rate as good. Average highs are 18°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Rocha in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 12°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Rocha in May?

Rocha receives about 111 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Rocha in May?

The sea averages 17°C in May, cold for most swimmers.