Current Weather and Forecast in Montevideo, Uruguay

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About the weather in Montevideo

Montevideo has a humid subtropical climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 48°. April brings the most rain, on about 9 days, while December is the sunniest, with 12.2 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 102 days.

Montevideo climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When should I visit Montevideo?
November to December and May is the sweet spot for Montevideo - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 7 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
Is Montevideo humid?
Relative humidity averages 74% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
When is Montevideo at its hottest?
January, averaging 80°F (26°C) by day and 68°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Is there snow in Montevideo?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Montevideo shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How much do temperatures drop at night in Montevideo?
By about 6°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In January that means 80°F (26°C) down to 68°F (20°C).
Which month is coolest in Montevideo?
July, with highs of 57°F (14°C) and lows near 48°F (9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 33°F (1°C).
What is the rainiest month in Montevideo?
April, at 4.3 inches (110 mm) over about 9 days. September is the driest month, at 2.4 inches (60 mm).
What should I pack for Montevideo?
It depends on the month: January runs to 80°F (26°C) while July holds at 57°F (14°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.