Montevideo weather in August (Montevideo, Uruguay)

Curious about the climate in Montevideo this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During August, Montevideo usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in August. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Montevideo in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 165 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Montevideo. January, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Montevideo climate page with graphs.

 

Montevideo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in August

Find out more about the weather in Uruguay and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Montevideo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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