Montevideo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Monthly Temperature in Montevideo

Visitors to Montevideo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in January to around 8°C (46°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Montevideo

Montevideo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1163 mm (46 in). Year-round, Montevideo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 117 mm (4.6 in), and the driest month, January, with 74 mm (2.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Montevideo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Montevideo

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Montevideo. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Water Temperature in Montevideo

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 11°C (52°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in January.

Water temperature over the year

Humidity in Montevideo by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Montevideo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Wind Speed in Montevideo

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s (10 knots) in February, March, April, May, June, July and August to 6 m/s (12 knots) in January, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)