Uruguay Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Uruguay?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Uruguay depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Uruguay
Uruguay is best visited in the summer from December to February, it is warm and dry then. This is an excellent time for sightseeing and organized hiking. The coasts are in season for beachcombing and sea bathing.
The autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) months are a bit cooler and rainier, but this is still a very good time to visit.
In contrast, the cool and rainy winter season (June-August) is outside the tourist season. Travel during this time may bring a bit of complication, but is not out of the question.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 15 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Montevideo (°F)
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- Whale watching: from June to November.
Season and weather by month
March - May
Mar | Apr | May |
The autumn months bring a drop of several degrees in temperatures and a bit more cloud cover and fleeting rainfall. Despite this, you can still count on a large dose of sunshine.
Until March, the season of carnival fun continues. During this month you can also take part in the "Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha" festival in Tacuarembo, street parades and rodeos.
Holidays and observances in Uruguay
- 18 May 2024 - Battle of Las Piedras Holiday
- 03 Mar 2025 - Carnival
- 04 Mar 2025 - Carnival
- 17 Apr 2025 - Maundy Thursday
- 18 Apr 2025 - Good Friday
- 19 Apr 2025 - Landing of the Patriots
- 01 May 2025 - Labour Day
June - August
Jun | Jul | Aug |
Months most cool and rainy. Intense rainfall and thunderstorms may occur throughout the country.
Holidays and observances in Uruguay
- 19 Jun 2024 - Birth of Artigas
- 18 Jul 2024 - Constitution Day
- 25 Aug 2024 - Independence Day
September - November
Sep | Oct | Nov |
Spring months heralding the return of sunny weather. There may still be cloudiness and fleeting precipitation, but it is not as intense as in previous months. The number of warm and cheerful days is gradually increasing. This is a good time to visit all over Uruguay.
Holidays and observances in Uruguay
- 12 Oct 2024 - Day of the Race
- 02 Nov 2024 - All Souls' Day
December - February
Dec | Jan | Feb |
The warmest and driest months of the year. The ideal time to explore the entire country. Sunny days are conducive to active recreation, walks and longer hikes. The perfect time for those who want to relax on the beaches and enjoy the sea.
Starting at the end of January, the "Montevideo Carnival" attracts tourists from all over the world. Full of dancing, street parades and fireworks, it is the longest carnival in South America and lasts until early March.
Holidays and observances in Uruguay
- 25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 06 Jan 2025 - Epiphany
Montevideo
Saturday 4 May
Humidity
77%Cloud cover
39%Wind speed
13.9 mphChance of rain
0%Montevideo
Sunday 5 May
Humidity
94%Cloud cover
100%Wind speed
12.1 mphChance of rain
39%Montevideo
Monday 6 May
Humidity
98%Cloud cover
97%Wind speed
14.8 mphChance of rain
61%Montevideo
Tuesday 7 MayHumidity
98%Cloud cover
95%Wind speed
11.6 mphChance of rain
68%Montevideo
Wednesday 8 MayHumidity
85%Cloud cover
69%Wind speed
38 mphChance of rain
68%Climate and Average Weather in Uruguay
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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