Uruguay weather in May
Planning a journey to Uruguay this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Uruguay in May?
May in Uruguay generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Punta del Este at 18°C to warm in Artigas at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Artigas and 14°C in Punta del Este.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Riachuelo with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Artigas with 121 mm. The city Punta del Este usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uruguay in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Uruguay climate page.
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Average weather in Punta del Este
In May Punta del Este generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Montevideo
In May Montevideo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Punta Del Diablo
In May Punta Del Diablo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in La Paloma
In May La Paloma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Colonia del Sacramento
In May Colonia del Sacramento generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Uruguay?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Uruguay with overall pleasant weather in Punta del Este.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta del Este. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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