Best Time to Visit Uruguay

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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Uruguay. We created climate tables and charts for the locations of Montevideo und Salto. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.

Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Uruguay for your holiday.

Climate Overview

Thermometer Symbol 7 °C to 31 °C
Waves Symbol 11 °C to 22 °C
Rainy Cloud Symbol 2.485.75 in (8 – 10 Days of Rain)
Average Annual Temperature is between 16.9 °C (Montevideo) and 17.9 °C (Salto)
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Best Time to Visit Uruguay: Overview

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FebruaryFeb
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MarchMar
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AprilApr
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MayMay
TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C
Water max. 15 °C
JuneJun
TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C
Water max. 13 °C
JulyJul
TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C
Water max. 13 °C
AugustAug
TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C
Water max. 11 °C
SeptemberSep
TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C
Water max. 11 °C
OctoberOct
TemperaturesTemp. up to 23 °C
Water max. 15 °C
NovemberNov
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DecemberDec
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Best Time to Visit the Regions

Find the best time to visit the regions (Uruguay) in the following overview.

LocationBest Time to Travel
MontevideoJanuary, February, March, April, November, and December
SaltoJanuary, February, March, November, and December

Climate Charts Uruguay

In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.

Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.

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Montevideo

Climate Chart Montevideo
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Salto

Climate Chart Salto
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Day Temperatures

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Night Temperatures

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Average Temperatures

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Precipitation

Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia

Climate Tables Uruguay

In the following, you will find some climate tables for Uruguay, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Water Temperatures.
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Temperatures, Precipitation in Montevideo (Uruguay)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day Temperature28°28°26°22°19°15°15°16°18°21°24°27°
Night Temperature18°18°16°13°10°12°14°16°
Water Temperature22°22°21°19°15°13°13°11°11°15°18°19°
Precipitation (inch)3.4244.123.373.53.273.43.473.74.273.523.32
Rainy days88889910881098
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Montevideo is 16.9 °C.

For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C

Warmest month: January (23.2 °C)
Coldest month: July (11.1 °C)

The maximum water temperature in Montevideo is 22 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.

Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
January, February, March, April, November, and December

Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
January, February, and March

Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 43.35 inch on 103 rainy days

For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

You cannot expect snow in any month in Montevideo.

Temperatures, Precipitation in Salto (Uruguay)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day Temperature31°30°28°23°20°17°17°18°20°23°27°29°
Night Temperature18°17°15°12°10°11°14°16°
Precipitation (inch)4.653.784.885.752.954.252.912.483.865.043.744.02
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Salto is 17.9 °C.

Warmest month: January (24.7 °C)
Coldest month: July (11.7 °C)

Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 48.31 inch

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

You cannot expect snow in any month in Salto.

Popular Activities

More attractions

Montevideo: Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour | Montevideo: 3-Hour Bike Tour | Montevideo: Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer | Montevideo: Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer | Montevideo: Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience | Montevideo: Ciudad Vieja 2.5-Hour Walking Tour | Montevideo: Tannat Wine Experience in Canelones |

Current Weather and Forecast

Current Weather in Montevideo (Station Cerrito)
broken clouds     broken clouds, 25.9 °C
Clouds: 75 %       Wind: 9 mph OSO
Air Pressure: 1011 hPa       Humidity: 71 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 04:58 pm
The next days …
8th Feb 20239th Feb 202310th Feb 202311th Feb 202312th Feb 202313th Feb 2023
overcast clouds23 °C to 30 °Csky is clear21 °C to 30 °Csky is clear22 °C to 31 °Csky is clear21 °C to 31 °Cscattered clouds22 °C to 31 °Clight rain24 °C to 30 °C
23 °C to 30 °C21 °C to 30 °C22 °C to 31 °C21 °C to 31 °C22 °C to 31 °C24 °C to 30 °C
Clouds: 98 %Clouds: 0 %Clouds: 0 %Clouds: 4 %Clouds: 28 %Clouds: 100 %
No PrecipitationNo PrecipitationNo PrecipitationNo PrecipitationNo Precipitation0.02 in of rain
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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