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Best time to visit Uruguay: month by month
Short answer
November to March is summer and beach season, with highs of 22-28°C; January is busiest on the coast. Spring (September-November) and autumn (March-May) are mild and quiet, with 16-25°C. Winter (June-August) is cool, about 14-15°C by day and 9°C at night, with 6-8 rainy days a month.
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 | low |
| 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 (Mar-May)
Southern autumn: 25°C in March falling to 17°C in May, with 7-12 rainy days. Quiet coast and wine harvest season.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Southern winter: 14-15°C by day, 9°C at night, 6-8 rainy days. Cool and grey; coastal resorts largely close.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Southern spring: 16°C in September rising to 22°C in November, with 8-9 rainy days. Pleasant for Montevideo and Colonia.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Southern summer: 25-28°C with 9-13 rainy days. Beach season, Carnival and the busiest coast.
Events worth planning around
- Montevideo Carnival, about 40 days from late January, with candombe and murgas
- Semana Criolla (Holy Week) gaucho festival at the Rural del Prado, March or April
- Día del Patrimonio (Heritage Day), early October
- Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha in Tacuarembó, usually March
When to avoid
Late December to January is very crowded and expensive on the coast. June to August is chilly for beaches.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Uruguay?
November to March for beaches; March-April and October-November for mild weather and lower prices.
When is Carnival in Montevideo?
It lasts about 40 days from late January, one of the longest carnivals in the world.
Is Uruguay cold in winter?
Cool: about 14-15°C by day and 9°C at night from June to August.