Our verdict
The best time to visit Uruguay is October-March
In the summer months, temperatures in Montevideo can climb to a maximum of around 29℃ (85℉) during the day. The weather at night in the winter, which is around July-time, can get down to a minimum of 6℃ (44℉) in Montevideo. Other destinations in Uruguay can sometimes get even colder than this, so if you’re planning on visiting a few different places, make sure you check out the climate comparison table below.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Uruguay when the days are longest, you should visit in December. November sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
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Uruguay seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Uruguay is in the Southern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Uruguay
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
| City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | October-March | ↑↓ | 28℃20℃ | 27℃20℃ | 24℃18℃ | 21℃15℃ | 18℃13℃ | 15℃10℃ | 13℃9℃ | 15℃10℃ | 16℃11℃ | 19℃13℃ | 22℃15℃ | 26℃18℃ |
| Punta Del Este | October-March | ↑↓ | 25℃20℃ | 25℃20℃ | 23℃19℃ | 21℃16℃ | 18℃14℃ | 15℃11℃ | 13℃10℃ | 15℃10℃ | 16℃12℃ | 18℃13℃ | 21℃16℃ | 24℃18℃ |
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