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Best time to visit Montevideo: month by month
Short answer
November to March is the best time, with summer highs of about 22–28°C, beach days on the Rambla and the world's longest Carnaval from late January. Spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) are mild, at about 16–25°C. Winter (June–August) is cool and damp, around 14–15°C by day, with a cold wind off the river.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 20°C | 10 | very high |
| Feb | 26°C | 19°C | 13 | high |
| Mar | 25°C | 19°C | 12 | medium |
| Apr | 22°C | 15°C | 8 | medium |
| May | 17°C | 12°C | 7 | low |
| Jun | 14°C | 9°C | 6 | low |
| Jul | 15°C | 9°C | 8 | medium |
| Aug | 15°C | 9°C | 6 | low |
| Sep | 16°C | 11°C | 8 | low |
| Oct | 19°C | 13°C | 9 | medium |
| Nov | 22°C | 16°C | 8 | medium |
| Dec | 25°C | 18°C | 9 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Highs rise from about 16°C in September to 22°C in November, with about 8–9 rainy days a month; pleasant for walking.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Highs of 25–28°C and lows of 18–20°C; beach season and Carnaval, with 9–13 rainy days a month.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Highs fall from about 25°C in March to 17°C in May; Tourism Week at Easter brings the Criolla del Prado rodeo.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cool and damp, with highs of 14–15°C and lows of about 9°C; quiet and cheaper.
Events worth planning around
- Carnaval — about 40 days from late January to early March
- Desfile de Llamadas candombe parade — February
- Criolla del Prado rodeo — Tourism Week (Easter week)
- Día del Patrimonio (Heritage Day) — October
When to avoid
June to August is cold, damp and windy for a beach city. January is the busiest and most expensive month for accommodation.
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
November to March, with warm weather and Carnaval from late January.
How cold is Montevideo in winter?
Highs are about 14–15°C and lows about 9°C, with a cold wind off the river.
When is Carnaval in Montevideo?
It runs for about 40 days from late January to early March.