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Climate in Rivera, Uruguay

Rivera, Uruguay has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.6°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 121 rainy days a year, with around 1461 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.6°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 11.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
77/100

Climate overview

Rivera, Uruguay has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.6°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 121 rainy days a year, with around 1461 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.6°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 11.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Rivera is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average21.6°C
  • Warmest monthJan (31.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (11.6°C)
  • Comfort score77/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Rivera receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 121 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Rivera sees an estimated 1461 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Rivera monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan31.6°C22.6°C118 mm13112 h
Feb30.9°C21.9°C113 mm13110 h
Mar28.9°C19.9°C103 mm11126 h
Apr26.1°C17.1°C85 mm9136 h
May23.3°C14.3°C75 mm8132 h
Jun21.3°C12.3°C75 mm8121 h
Jul20.6°C11.6°C71 mm8117 h
Aug21.3°C12.3°C71 mm8121 h
Sep23.3°C14.3°C89 mm10113 h
Oct26.1°C17.1°C89 mm10125 h
Nov28.9°C19.9°C103 mm11126 h
Dec30.9°C21.9°C108 mm12122 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Rivera are May, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    31°C / 22°C

    339 mm rain

  • Autumn

    26°C / 17°C

    263 mm rain

  • Winter

    21°C / 12°C

    217 mm rain

  • Spring

    26°C / 17°C

    281 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Rivera has a climate comfort score of 77/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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