Cuchilla de Belén

Cliff Low hill range in northern Uruguay

Cuchilla de Belén
-30.7642, -57.2564

How to Get to Cuchilla de Belén #

Access is by regional roads from the departmental capital; expect gravel and secondary routes. The nearest towns will provide directions and local guidance to safe crossings and viewpoints.

Tips for Visiting Cuchilla de Belén #

  • If crossing ridges, wear windproof layers - the Cuchilla's crest catches the breeze.
  • Talk to local farmers in nearby towns; the ridge is used for grazing and small-scale agriculture, and locals often point out the best scenic pulls-offs.
  • Bring binoculars: the high grass offers long sightlines and good birdwatching opportunities.

Best Time to Visit Cuchilla de Belén #

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for walking the ridge and seeing expansive views.

Spring
September-November (Southern Hemisphere spring) · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Vegetation in bloom and comfortable hiking conditions.
Autumn
March-May · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Crisp days and long visibility across plains; fewer insects.

Weather & Climate near Cuchilla de Belén #

Climate

Cuchilla de Belén's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1435 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 32°

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (158 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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