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Uruguay weather in March

Considering a trip to Uruguay this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Uruguay in March?

March in Uruguay generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of March is in the summer season.

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Punta del Este to 30°C in Termas del Arapey. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Termas del Arapey and 19°C in Punta del Este.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta del Este with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Paysandú with 124 mm. The city Punta del Este usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uruguay in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Uruguay climate page.

Where to go in Uruguay in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Uruguay on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Uruguay

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Uruguay?

Average weather in Punta del Este

In March Punta del Este generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Punta del Este
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
20°C 
214 hours 
97 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
19°C 
245 hours 
92 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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21°C 
17°C 
182 hours 
119 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Punta del Este

Average weather in Montevideo

In March Montevideo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Montevideo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
19°C 
233 hours 
109 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
18°C 
218 hours 
99 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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22°C 
15°C 
165 hours 
114 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Montevideo

Average weather in Punta Del Diablo

In March Punta Del Diablo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Punta Del Diablo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
21°C 
204 hours 
113 mm 
12 days 
25°C 
20°C 
215 hours 
105 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
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22°C 
17°C 
183 hours 
120 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Punta Del Diablo

Average weather in La Paloma

In March La Paloma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

La Paloma
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
20°C 
221 hours 
108 mm 
12 days 
24°C 
19°C 
220 hours 
100 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
>>  
22°C 
17°C 
185 hours 
127 mm 
9 days 
Climate in La Paloma

Average weather in Colonia del Sacramento

In March Colonia del Sacramento generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Colonia del Sacramento
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
20°C 
249 hours 
115 mm 
9 days 
25°C 
19°C 
220 hours 
104 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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22°C 
16°C 
198 hours 
106 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Colonia del Sacramento

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Uruguay.

Is March the best time to visit Uruguay?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Uruguay with overall perfect weather in Punta del Este.

On average, the best time to visit Uruguay is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Punta del Este. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

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