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Uruguay's national averages run from 16 °C in July to 30 °C in January, with rainfall between 82 mm in June and 127 mm in April and 4.0–8.8 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 19 regions span 21–25 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Region
- South America
- TZ
- America/Chicago
- Area
- 177,464 km²
Best months to visit
When Uruguay shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 | 18.9 | 14.3 | 34.2 |
| February | 29.2 | 18.7 | 12.9 | 34.2 |
| March | 26.8 | 16.9 | 11.3 | 32.9 |
| April | 23.3 | 14.2 | 7.6 | 28.6 |
| May | 18.9 | 10.5 | 4.4 | 25.1 |
| June | 16.5 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 23.9 |
| July | 16.2 | 7.6 | 0.8 | 23.9 |
| August | 18.1 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 25.7 |
| September | 19.7 | 10.4 | 4.2 | 25.2 |
| October | 22.4 | 12.2 | 6.2 | 28.6 |
| November | 25.8 | 14.7 | 9.6 | 31.8 |
| December | 28.2 | 16.9 | 10.9 | 33.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 104 |
| February | 94 |
| March | 105 |
| April | 127 |
| May | 100 |
| June | 82 |
| July | 88 |
| August | 97 |
| September | 110 |
| October | 103 |
| November | 90 |
| December | 93 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.6 |
| February | 7.7 |
| March | 6.4 |
| April | 5.1 |
| May | 4.3 |
| June | 4.0 |
| July | 4.3 |
| August | 5.3 |
| September | 5.4 |
| October | 6.8 |
| November | 8.3 |
| December | 8.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7 | 8.3 | 19.7 |
| February | 12.6 | 7.6 | 19.7 |
| March | 13.0 | 7.5 | 20.0 |
| April | 13.5 | 7.6 | 22.3 |
| May | 13.3 | 7.5 | 21.3 |
| June | 13.4 | 7.5 | 22.6 |
| July | 13.9 | 8.1 | 22.1 |
| August | 14.3 | 8.0 | 22.4 |
| September | 14.8 | 8.6 | 22.9 |
| October | 15.1 | 8.5 | 23.9 |
| November | 14.7 | 8.5 | 21.3 |
| December | 13.8 | 8.6 | 20.3 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Uruguay
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Uruguay, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedPunta del Este
Limited January–February · at its best March
Sources: celebritycruises.com, en.wikipedia.org
- At its best
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
19 regions
Uruguay, taken apart
- Artigas18–31 °C yr
- Canelones15–28 °C yr
- Cerro Largo16–29 °C yr
- Colonia15–30 °C yr
- Durazno16–30 °C yr
- Flores15–30 °C yr
- Florida15–29 °C yr
- Lavalleja15–28 °C yr
- Maldonado14–27 °C yr
- Montevideo14–27 °C yr
- Paysandú17–31 °C yr
- Rivera17–30 °C yr
- Rocha15–27 °C yr
- Río Negro16–31 °C yr
- Salto18–31 °C yr
- San José15–29 °C yr
- Soriano16–31 °C yr
- Tacuarembó17–30 °C yr
- Treinta y Tres16–29 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Uruguay
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Uruguay, in order
- JanJanuary29.7°C · 104 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 104 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 104 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary29.2°C · 94 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 94 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 94 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch26.8°C · 105 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 105 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 105 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril23.3°C · 127 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 127 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 127 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay18.9°C · 100 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 100 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 100 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune16.5°C · 82 mm · 4.0 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 82 mm of rain and 4.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 82 mm of rain and 4.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly16.2°C · 88 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 88 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 88 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust18.1°C · 97 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 97 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 97 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember19.7°C · 110 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 110 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 110 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober22.4°C · 103 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 103 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 103 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember25.8°C · 90 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 90 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 90 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.2°C · 93 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 93 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 93 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
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