Best Time to Visit Fray Bentos, Río Negro, Uruguay
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Fray Bentos.
Fray Bentos does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 24.8°C / 76.6°F) and driest (June, 55 mm / 2.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–September and November–December; the wetter half falls in October and January–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.9°C / 51.6°F in July to 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January, with rainfall from 55 mm / 2.2 in (June) to 112 mm / 4.4 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Fray Bentos, Río Negro, Uruguay's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Fray Bentos's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 23.2°C73.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| February | 23.5°C74.3°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
No month at Fray Bentos matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fray Bentos?
Fray Bentos doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~55 mm / 2.2 in) and January (warmest, 24.8°C / 76.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Uruguay's national average.
When is the rainy season in Fray Bentos?
The rainy season at Fray Bentos, Río Negro runs through October and January–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 94 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is March (112 mm / 4.4 in).
What is the driest month in Fray Bentos?
The driest month in Fray Bentos is June, averaging about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 11.3°C / 52.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Fray Bentos?
The least comfortable months for travel to Fray Bentos — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 112 mm / 4.4 in in March, and the coldest month averages 10.9°C / 51.6°F.
Is Fray Bentos climate different from Uruguay overall?
Yes, usually. Our Fray Bentos figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Uruguay figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Fray Bentos specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.