Best Time to Visit Montevideo
Uruguay · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Montevideo is April and October to December, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. January is the hottest month, with average highs of 26°C (80°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 8°C (47°F). Rain is heaviest in April, at about 113 mm (4.4 in), and lightest in May, at 79 mm (3.1 in).
Montevideo weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C 80°F | 20°C 68°F | 108 mm | 9 | 71% | 8.7 | Excellent 8.5 |
| February | 26°C 78°F | 20°C 69°F | 102 mm | 10 | 74% | 7.6 | Excellent 8.1 |
| March | 24°C 75°F | 19°C 65°F | 112 mm | 10 | 76% | 7.6 | Excellent 8.3 |
| April | 21°C 69°F | 16°C 60°F | 113 mm | 8 | 78% | 6.5 | Excellent 8.7 |
| May | 17°C 62°F | 13°C 55°F | 79 mm | 7 | 81% | 5 | Excellent 8.4 |
| June | 14°C 57°F | 10°C 49°F | 88 mm | 8 | 83% | 4.5 | Good 7.1 |
| July | 13°C 55°F | 8°C 47°F | 90 mm | 9 | 85% | 4.6 | Good 6.5 |
| August | 14°C 57°F | 9°C 48°F | 85 mm | 8 | 83% | 5.2 | Good 7.2 |
| September | 16°C 60°F | 11°C 51°F | 90 mm | 8 | 82% | 5.8 | Good 7.7 |
| October | 19°C 65°F | 13°C 55°F | 90 mm | 8 | 79% | 7 | Excellent 8.7 |
| November | 22°C 72°F | 16°C 60°F | 84 mm | 8 | 74% | 8.4 | Excellent 9.4 |
| December | 25°C 76°F | 18°C 65°F | 86 mm | 8 | 71% | 9 | Excellent 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
The best time to visit Montevideo is April and October to December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Montevideo?
January is the hottest month in Montevideo, with an average high of 26°C (80°F).
What is the coldest month in Montevideo?
July is the coldest month in Montevideo, with an average low of 8°C (47°F).
What is the rainiest month in Montevideo?
April is the wettest month, with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain. May is the driest, with 79 mm (3.1 in).
Nearby destinations
- Buenos Aires203 km · best April to May and September to January
- Porto Alegre714 km · best April to August and November
- Cordoba840 km · best April to October
- Asuncion1078 km · best June to September
- Florianopolis1089 km · best June to August
- Mendoza1189 km · best March to May and August to October
- Curitiba1245 km · best May and July to August
- Santiago1339 km · best April to May and August to November
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