Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
September, December, November
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Colonia del Sacramento?
The best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento for backpacking is September, December, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Colonia del Sacramento due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Colonia del Sacramento
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 107 |
February | 79Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 121 |
March | 78Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 119 |
April | 79Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 112 |
May | 78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 92 |
June | 70Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 70 |
July | 62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 70 |
August | 75Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 80 |
September | 83Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 85 |
October | 79Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 108 |
November | 82Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 103 |
December | 83Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 105 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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