Summer
Dec → Feb25 to 26°
nights 18 to 20°
- 8 rainy days · 73 mm
- 11.9 h of sun
- sea 22°
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
- Jan26°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 Uruguay, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 20° | 12.1 h | 72 mm | 9 d | 22° | ✓ |
| February | 26° | 20° | 11.3 h | 77 mm | 8 d | 23° | ✓ |
| March | 24° | 18° | 10.3 h | 87 mm | 10 d | 24° | ✓ |
| April | 21° | 16° | 8.7 h | 110 mm | 9 d | 21° | |
| May | 17° | 12° | 7.5 h | 79 mm | 7 d | 17° | |
| June | 15° | 10° | 7.2 h | 68 mm | 8 d | 15° | |
| July | 14° | 9° | 7.1 h | 102 mm | 9 d | 12° | |
| August | 15° | 9° | 7.9 h | 89 mm | 8 d | 12° | |
| September | 16° | 11° | 8.7 h | 60 mm | 7 d | 13° | |
| October | 19° | 13° | 9.9 h | 85 mm | 10 d | 16° | |
| November | 22° | 16° | 11.2 h | 74 mm | 7 d | 18° | ✓ |
| December | 25° | 18° | 12.2 h | 71 mm | 8 d | 21° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Uruguay, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Montevideo) 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
- 8.8 h of sun
- sea 21°
Winter
Jun → Aug14 to 15°
nights 9 to 10°
- 8 rainy days · 86 mm
- 7.4 h of sun
- sea 13°
Spring
Sep → Nov16 to 22°
nights 11 to 16°
- 8 rainy days · 73 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
- sea 16°
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 Uruguay, 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
13h02Oct
14h01Nov
14h29Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Montevideo" (-34.90°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Uruguay, month by month
EventsMontevideo CarnivalJanuary to MarchSemana CriollaMarch to AprilGrape harvestMarchDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December
- Beach & swimming: January, February, March
- Long days: January, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Uruguay, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- January to MarchMontevideo Carnival
The carnival stretches over some forty days, with an opening parade, neighbourhood tablados and the Llamadas of candombe drummers.
- March to AprilSemana Criolla
Prado Park hosts rodeos, asados and country music during Holy Week, renamed Semana Criolla.
- MarchGrape harvest
The bodegas of Canelones, Colonia and Carmelo pick their tannat in March and open their cellars to visitors.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended26°20° at night
- 72 mm · 9 d
- 12.1 h
- sea 22°
High season, book early
February
Recommended26°20° at night
- 77 mm · 8 d
- 11.3 h
- sea 23°
High season, book early
March
Recommended24°18° at night
- 87 mm · 10 d
- 10.3 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair21°16° at night
- 110 mm · 9 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended17°12° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
- 7.5 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 68 mm · 8 d
- 7.2 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 102 mm · 9 d
- 7.1 h
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended15°9° at night
- 89 mm · 8 d
- 7.9 h
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended16°11° at night
- 60 mm · 7 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair19°13° at night
- 85 mm · 10 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended22°16° at night
- 74 mm · 7 d
- 11.2 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended25°18° at night
- 71 mm · 8 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 21°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
February. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °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). Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. 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). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °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. Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 17 °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). Expect 7.2 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °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). Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Cool: 15 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. 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. Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 13 °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). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. 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. Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °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). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
November to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 26 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Montevideo).
Which month should you avoid in Uruguay?
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 (Montevideo).
What is the hottest month in Uruguay?
January, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Montevideo).
What is the coldest month in Uruguay?
July, with 14 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Montevideo).
What is the driest month in Uruguay?
September: 60 mm over 7 days of rain, against 110 mm in April, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Uruguay?
December, with 12.2 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Uruguay?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in January, February, March (warmest 24 °C in March), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Punta del Este).
When is the best time to hike in Uruguay?
January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Montevideo), the safest windows for walking.
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