Montevideo Climate by Month
The best time to visit Montevideo in Uruguay are the warmer months and sunnier months from October to March.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Montevideo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Montevideo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1163 mm. Year-round, Montevideo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 117 mm, and the driest month, January, with 74 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Montevideo ranges from 11°C in July to 24°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Montevideo.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Montevideo ranges from 5°C in February to 6°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Montevideo in Uruguay
During the months of March, April, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 74 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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