When to go to Colonia and Carmelo

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November - February

The summer here is warm with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 28°C. Both towns can feel busy with visitors on the weekends but are much quieter and laidback during the week.

26°C Average max daytime temperature

17°C Average min nighttime temperature

9 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Colonia Uruguay

March - October

Although cooler, with temperatures around 15°C from May to September it is still a pleasant time to visit the pretty port town of Colonia and Carmelo.

19°C Average max daytime temperature

11°C Average min nighttime temperature

8 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

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