What’s the climate like in Uruguay?
The current climate of Uruguay features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Uruguay in recent years was 43°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in July 2017.
On average, Uruguay receives 1324 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Uruguay is based on weather data from Montevideo. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Uruguay for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Uruguay?
The best time to visit Uruguay for sunny weather is February through May, August, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Uruguay. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Uruguay
The climate table of Uruguay shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 132 | 111 | 93 | 119 | 86 | 76 | 137 | 119 | 124 | 124 | 101 | 102 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in July
- Precipitation: 1324 mm per year, averaging 110 mm per month
- Driest months: 76 mm in June, 86 mm in May and 93 mm in March
- Wettest months: 137 mm in July, 132 mm in January and 124 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Uruguay
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Uruguay. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Uruguay
This graph shows how much precipitation Uruguay gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Uruguay
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Uruguay. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Uruguay
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Uruguay. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Uruguay
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Uruguay over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Uruguay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Uruguay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
