Montevideo weather in May (Montevideo, Uruguay)

How is the weather in Montevideo in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Montevideo generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Montevideo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in May

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Montevideo in May?

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 16°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 in May.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montevideo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Uruguay? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Uruguay. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.