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Rodríguez Weather in December

Rodríguez in December

The short of it: Rodríguez in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 16° · rain 98 mm · daylight 14 h 27 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Rodríguez an average December high of 29°, a low of 16° and some 98 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 27 min in mid-December, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Rodríguez runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Capurro, 9 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Rodríguez, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 27 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CapurroSan José Department9 km SE29°16°94 mm
ItuzaingóSan José Department11 km ESE29°16°94 mm
RaigónSan José Department12 km WNW29°16°104 mm
25 de AgostoFlorida13 km ESE28°16°95 mm
Santa LucíaCanelones16 km ESE28°16°92 mm
San José de MayoSan José Department17 km WNW29°16°107 mm
CardalFlorida17 km NE29°16°102 mm
Aguas CorrientesCanelones21 km SE28°16°87 mm

The Almanac · Rodríguez Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Rodríguez by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°90 mm13 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦
February29°17°86 mm12 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
March27°15°114 mm12 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
April23°12°108 mm11 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
May19°9°104 mm10 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
June16°7°95 mm11 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
July15°6°84 mm12 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
August17°7°100 mm12 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
September19°8°91 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°11°124 mm14 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
November26°14°94 mm14 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
December29°16°98 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rodríguez in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rodríguez in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Rodríguez?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Rodríguez in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 27 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 9 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Rodríguez in December?

Hardly — December nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rodríguez in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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