Weather & climate · Montevideo

Best Time to Visit Uruguay

December to February

The best time to visit Uruguay is December to February, when daytime highs in Montevideo are around 25–26°C. March and November are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (26°C by day), July the coldest (8°C at night), and March the wettest with about 118 mm of rain.

26°C

Warmest: January

8°C

Coldest nights: July

1184 mm

Rain per year

118 mm

Wettest: March

Uruguay weather by month

Jan26°C20°C102 mm
Feb26°C20°C106 mm
Mar24°C19°C118 mm
Apr20°C16°C114 mm
May17°C13°C84 mm
Jun14°C10°C98 mm
Jul12°C8°C92 mm
Aug14°C9°C89 mm
Sep16°C11°C96 mm
Oct19°C13°C103 mm
Nov22°C16°C96 mm
Dec25°C18°C86 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	26°C	20°C	102 mm	72%	44%	Best time
February	26°C	20°C	106 mm	75%	49%	Best time
March	24°C	19°C	118 mm	77%	45%	Good
April	20°C	16°C	114 mm	78%	48%	Fair
May	17°C	13°C	84 mm	82%	56%	Fair
June	14°C	10°C	98 mm	84%	57%	Fair
July	12°C	8°C	92 mm	85%	59%	Fair
August	14°C	9°C	89 mm	84%	57%	Fair
September	16°C	11°C	96 mm	82%	55%	Fair
October	19°C	13°C	103 mm	80%	53%	Fair
November	22°C	16°C	96 mm	75%	47%	Good
December	25°C	18°C	86 mm	72%	44%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Montevideo (-34.85, -56.17). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Uruguay have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Uruguay?

December to February. The best time to visit Uruguay is December to February, when daytime highs in Montevideo are around 25–26°C. March and November are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (26°C by day), July the coldest (8°C at night), and March the wettest with about 118 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Uruguay?

January, with average highs of 26°C in Montevideo.

What is the coldest month in Uruguay?

July, when nights drop to about 8°C and days reach 12°C.

What is the rainiest month in Uruguay?

March with about 118 mm; May is the driest (84 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Uruguay?

July is the least comfortable month on average: 12°C by day and 92 mm of rain.

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