Montevideo · SpringMonth summary
Montevideo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montevideo in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Montevideo in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Montevideo. Temperatures rise (17°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 79°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 79°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 64°F | 75°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 54°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 48°F | 57°F | 27% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 48°F | 55°F | 29% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ August | 48°F | 59°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 52°F | 61°F | 26% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 64°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 72°F | 26% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 64°F | 77°F | 26% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Montevideo averages 63°F, 24% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montevideo in May
Is May a good time to visit Montevideo?
May is an acceptable time for Montevideo (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Montevideo in May?
With 63°F max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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