Best Time to Visit San José de Mayo, San José, Uruguay
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to San José de Mayo.
San José de Mayo does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 23.8°C / 74.8°F) and driest (July, 82 mm / 3.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–September and November and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and October and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.7°C / 51.3°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in January, with rainfall from 82 mm / 3.2 in (July) to 126 mm / 5 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San José de Mayo, San José, Uruguay's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San José de Mayo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| January | 23.8°C74.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
No month at San José de Mayo matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San José de Mayo?
San José de Mayo doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~82 mm / 3.2 in) and January (warmest, 23.8°C / 74.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Uruguay's national average.
When is the rainy season in San José de Mayo?
The rainy season at San José de Mayo, San José runs through March–May and October and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 99 mm / 3.9 in. The wettest single month is March (126 mm / 5 in).
What is the driest month in San José de Mayo?
The driest month in San José de Mayo is July, averaging about 82 mm / 3.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 10.7°C / 51.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San José de Mayo?
The least comfortable months for travel to San José de Mayo — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, April, June, July, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 126 mm / 5 in in March, and the coldest month averages 10.7°C / 51.3°F.
Is San José de Mayo climate different from Uruguay overall?
Yes, usually. Our San José de Mayo 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 San José de Mayo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.