Montevideo Weather in April

During April, Montevideo experiences high daytime temperatures of 22°C (72°F) and cooler nights around 15°C (59°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 114 mm (4.5 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Montevideo in April

Rain is expected on roughly 9 days, totalling around 114 mm (4.5 in) for the month. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Montevideo in April

Montevideo in April gets highs of 22°C (72°F) during the day and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. At 15°C (59°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Montevideo in April

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This means a decent mix of sun and overcast.

Wind Speed in Montevideo in April

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during April. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

Average water temperature in April

The water temperature is 19°C (66°F). It's not warm, but most people find it perfectly fine for a swim once they're in.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, January, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Uruguay, check out our Montevideo's climate page.

Montevideo Temperature in April

Min Temperature 15°C (59°F)  

Max Temperature 22°C (72°F)  

Water Temperature 19°C (66°F)  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 114 mm (4.5 in)  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 5 m/s (10 knots)  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Montevideo typically stay consistent throughout April, with daily highs averaging around 22°C (72°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Average temperatures in April

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in April

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Historical weather for Montevideo in April

Browse day-by-day weather records for Montevideo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

‹ 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 ›

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Montevideo historical weather extremes in April

Our historical data for Montevideo spans 1976 to 2026, revealing these weather extremes.

• The hottest April day on record in Montevideo reached 34°C (93°F) (April 13, 2004).
• The lowest daytime temperature in April was 10°C (50°F), recorded on April 25, 1978.
• The coldest night in April in Montevideo was on April 30, 2022, with a minimum of 3°C (37°F).

What to Wear in Montevideo in April

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in April. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With water temperatures around 19°C (66°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Montevideo in April

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Uruguay, check out our Montevideo's climate page.

More climate data for Montevideo

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp

See the full Montevideo climate overview or explore weather in Uruguay.