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Uruguay, Uruguay · Temperate oceanic

Uruguay: best months to visit

January (8.7/10) · June (4.3/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 34.91°S · 56.19°W
⚡ Quick answer
January
Depends on your goals
8.7/10
☀️ Jan
Top score (8.7/10)
🌤️ Feb
Alt. (8.5/10)
Jun
Plus rude (4.3/10)
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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Decide

When to visit Uruguay?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Uruguay, January and February clearly stand out. June concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 January · 8.7 February · 8.5 December · 8.5 March · 8.2 ⚠️ June · 4.3
8.7
Jan
8.5
Feb
8.2
Mar
7.7
Apr
7.3
May
4.3
Jun
4.4
Jul
4.5
Aug
7.3
Sep
7.5
Oct
8.2
Nov
8.5
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Uruguay offers 9 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.7 in January vs 4.3 in June.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 9 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →68°F79°F19%2.1mm8.9h8.7/10Best period
☀️ February →68°F79°F21%3.0mm7.7h8.5/10Best period
☀️ March →64°F75°F19%2.9mm7.2h8.2/10Best period
☀️ April →61°F70°F23%3.7mm6.4h7.7/10Best period
⛅ May →54°F63°F19%2.6mm5.9h7.3/10Best period
🌥️ June →48°F57°F23%2.3mm5.6h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ July →48°F55°F19%3.2mm5.7h4.4/10Decent period
🌥️ August →48°F59°F23%2.6mm6.5h4.5/10Decent period
⛅ September →52°F61°F23%2.2mm6.9h7.3/10Best period
☀️ October →55°F64°F23%2.8mm7.6h7.5/10Best period
☀️ November →61°F72°F23%2.5mm8.5h8.2/10Best period
☀️ December →64°F77°F23%2.2mm8.9h8.5/10Best period
☀️ January
8.7/10
T°68°F / 79°F
Rain %19%
Sun8.9h
Best period
☀️ February
8.5/10
T°68°F / 79°F
Rain %21%
Sun7.7h
Best period
☀️ March
8.2/10
T°64°F / 75°F
Rain %19%
Sun7.2h
Best period
☀️ April
7.7/10
T°61°F / 70°F
Rain %23%
Sun6.4h
Best period
⛅ May
7.3/10
T°54°F / 63°F
Rain %19%
Sun5.9h
Best period
🌥️ June
4.3/10
T°48°F / 57°F
Rain %23%
Sun5.6h
Decent period
🌥️ July
4.4/10
T°48°F / 55°F
Rain %19%
Sun5.7h
Decent period
🌥️ August
4.5/10
T°48°F / 59°F
Rain %23%
Sun6.5h
Decent period
⛅ September
7.3/10
T°52°F / 61°F
Rain %23%
Sun6.9h
Best period
☀️ October
7.5/10
T°55°F / 64°F
Rain %23%
Sun7.6h
Best period
☀️ November
8.2/10
T°61°F / 72°F
Rain %23%
Sun8.5h
Best period
☀️ December
8.5/10
T°64°F / 77°F
Rain %23%
Sun8.9h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → May
Good transition
Jun · Aug
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.8 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
63°F · Pleasant
☔ Rain
19% · 2.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.9h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Uruguay

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min54°57°61°64°68°72°201620172018201920202021202220232024202571°F — decade peak (2017)+-0.32°F / decade
Tailor

For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · Uruguay

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeso uruguayen ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 79°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 55°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 23%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Uruguay ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.7 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
34.91°S · 56.19°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Uruguay?
January is the best month with 79°F highs, 68°F lows, 8.9h of sunshine and 19.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Uruguay get in January?
Uruguay averages 8.9 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Uruguay?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Uruguay in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is Uruguay good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Uruguay scores 8.1/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Uruguay?
June is the most difficult month to visit Uruguay, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.