Uruguay Weather
🇺🇾 1 city covered · South America
· humid subtropical climate
Best time to visit
November to December
Weather in Uruguay at a glance
Our Uruguay coverage centers on Montevideo, which has a humid subtropical climate. Expect average highs around 80°F (26°C) in January and 57°F (14°C) in July, with about 102 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Montevideo - annual average 63°
- Best time to visit: November to December
- Climate type: humid subtropical
The bigger picture
Montevideo averages 9.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 974 mm (38.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to December. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Montevideo climate page.
Live weather across Uruguay today
Uruguay cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 63° | Jan · 80° | Jul · 48° | 102 | 9.5 | 0 |
Uruguay weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 68° | 9 | 12.1 h/day |
| February | 79° | 68° | 8 | 11.3 h/day |
| March | 76° | 65° | 10 | 10.3 h/day |
| April | 71° | 61° | 9 | 8.7 h/day |
| May | 63° | 54° | 7 | 7.5 h/day |
| June | 59° | 50° | 8 | 7.2 h/day |
| July | 57° | 48° | 9 | 7.1 h/day |
| August | 60° | 49° | 8 | 7.9 h/day |
| September | 62° | 51° | 7 | 8.7 h/day |
| October | 66° | 55° | 10 | 9.9 h/day |
| November | 72° | 60° | 7 | 11.2 h/day |
| December | 76° | 64° | 8 | 12.2 h/day |
Uruguay weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to December offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Uruguay?
Snow is essentially absent in the Uruguay cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Uruguay like?
The covered cities fall under humid subtropical climate. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.