Summer
Dec → Feb25 to 27°
nights 18 to 20°
- 9 rainy days · 73 mm
- sea 24°
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
- Jan27°recommended
- Feb26°recommended
- Mar24°recommended
- Apr21°fair
- May17°not recommended
- Jun15°not recommended
- Jul14°not recommended
- Aug15°not recommended
- Sep16°not recommended
- Oct19°fair
- Nov22°recommended
- Dec25°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Montevideo, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 20° | 72 mm | 9 d | 25° | ✓ |
| February | 26° | 20° | 77 mm | 9 d | 25° | ✓ |
| March | 24° | 18° | 87 mm | 10 d | 24° | ✓ |
| April | 21° | 16° | 110 mm | 9 d | 20° | |
| May | 17° | 12° | 79 mm | 7 d | 16° | |
| June | 15° | 10° | 68 mm | 8 d | 13° | |
| July | 14° | 9° | 102 mm | 9 d | 11° | |
| August | 15° | 10° | 89 mm | 8 d | 12° | |
| September | 16° | 11° | 60 mm | 7 d | 14° | |
| October | 19° | 13° | 85 mm | 10 d | 18° | |
| November | 22° | 16° | 74 mm | 7 d | 21° | ✓ |
| December | 25° | 18° | 71 mm | 8 d | 23° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Montevideo, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Mercado del Puerto) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May17 to 24°
nights 12 to 18°
- 9 rainy days · 92 mm
- sea 20°
Winter
Jun → Aug14 to 15°
nights 9 to 10°
- 8 rainy days · 86 mm
- sea 12°
Spring
Sep → Nov16 to 22°
nights 11 to 16°
- 8 rainy days · 73 mm
- sea 18°
Book early for November to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Montevideo, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 14h29 of daylight, in June 9h49, a difference of 4h40.
14h15Jan
13h24Feb
12h24Mar
11h15Apr
10h19May
9h49Jun
10h01Jul
10h50Aug
11h56Sep
13h03Oct
14h01Nov
14h29Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Mercado del Puerto" (-34.91°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Montevideo, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
EventsMontevideo CarnivalJanuary to MarchDesfile de LlamadasFebruarySemana Criolla del PradoMarch to AprilDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Beach & swimming: January, February, March, December
- Diving & snorkelling: January, February
- Long days: January, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Montevideo, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- January to MarchMontevideo Carnival
Forty days of carnival: neighbourhood stages, costumed murgas and the official competition at the Teatro de Verano, from late January to March.
- FebruaryDesfile de Llamadas big crowds
On two February nights, the candombe comparsas make their way down the streets of Barrio Sur and Palermo with their drums.
- March to AprilSemana Criolla del Prado
During Holy Week, gaucho rodeo, asados and folk music take over Prado park.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended27°20° at night
- 72 mm · 9 d
- sea 25°
High season, book early
February
Recommended26°20° at night
- 77 mm · 9 d
- sea 25°
High season, book early
March
Recommended24°18° at night
- 87 mm · 10 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair21°16° at night
- 110 mm · 9 d
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended17°12° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 68 mm · 8 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 102 mm · 9 d
- sea 11°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 89 mm · 8 d
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended16°11° at night
- 60 mm · 7 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair19°13° at night
- 85 mm · 10 d
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended22°16° at night
- 74 mm · 7 d
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended25°18° at night
- 71 mm · 8 d
- sea 23°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 27 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (72 mm). The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
February. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (77 mm). The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
March. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (87 mm). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 17 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Sea at 11 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Cool: 16 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Rain stays light: 60 mm over 7 days. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 74 mm over 7 days. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (71 mm). The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
November to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 27 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Mercado del Puerto).
Which month should you avoid in Montevideo?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 102 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Mercado del Puerto).
What is the hottest month in Montevideo?
January, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mercado del Puerto).
What is the coldest month in Montevideo?
July, with 14 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mercado del Puerto).
What is the driest month in Montevideo?
September: 60 mm over 7 days of rain, against 110 mm in April, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Montevideo?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in January, February, March, December (warmest 25 °C in January), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Mercado del Puerto).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Montevideo?
January, February: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Mercado del Puerto).
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