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
- 02 Apr 2026 - Maundy Thursday
- 03 Apr 2026 - Good Friday
- 19 Apr 2026 - Landing of the Patriots
- 01 May 2026 - Labour Day
- 18 May 2026 - Battle of Las Piedras Holiday
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 2025 - Birth of Artigas
- 18 Jul 2025 - Constitution Day
- 25 Aug 2025 - 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 2025 - Day of the Race
- 02 Nov 2025 - 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 2025 - Christmas Day
- 01 Jan 2026 - New Year's Day
- 06 Jan 2026 - Epiphany
- 16 Feb 2026 - Carnival
- 17 Feb 2026 - Carnival
Montevideo
Friday 23 May
Humidity
65%Cloud cover
73%Wind speed
14.5 mphChance of rain
0%Montevideo
Saturday 24 MayHumidity
83%Cloud cover
71%Wind speed
17 mphChance of rain
23%Montevideo
Sunday 25 May
Humidity
89%Cloud cover
13%Wind speed
10.7 mphChance of rain
19%Montevideo
Monday 26 May
Humidity
89%Cloud cover
88%Wind speed
8.9 mphChance of rain
45%Montevideo
Tuesday 27 MayHumidity
84%Cloud cover
80%Wind speed
36.9 mphChance of rain
58%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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