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.

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Uruguay cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Montevideo 63° Jan · 80° Jul · 48° 102 9.5 0

Uruguay weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
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.

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