Montevideo, UruguayQuick decision
When to visit Montevideo?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–26°C in January
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (29%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Asado & Mercado del PuertoYear-round — grilled meats in the historic iron market.
Rambla & Ciudad ViejaYear-round — 22 km promenade, Art Deco quarter, tango bars.
Tannat & bodegasMar–May — harvest, Uruguay's signature grape, wine routes.
BudgetApr–Oct — winter, prices –30%, mild 15°C, fewer tourists.
Monthly climate data
Montevideo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 26°C | 27% | 2.1 | 13.8h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 26°C | 32% | 3.0 | 12.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 18°C | 24°C | 36% | 2.9 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 21°C | 33% | 3.7 | 10.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 12°C | 17°C | 24% | 2.6 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 9°C | 14°C | 27% | 2.3 | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 9°C | 13°C | 29% | 3.2 | 8.8h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ August | 9°C | 15°C | 25% | 2.6 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 11°C | 16°C | 26% | 2.2 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 18°C | 32% | 2.8 | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 22°C | 26% | 2.5 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 18°C | 25°C | 26% | 2.2 | 13.8h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 31% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 27% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 19°C, 28% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 28% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 27% rainy days and 26°C.
July is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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