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Weather in May in Uruguay

Planning a getaway to Uruguay this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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.

Temperatures

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.

To explore the conditions in Uruguay in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 149 hours of sunlight anticipated in Punta del Este. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Uruguay climate page.

Where to go in Uruguay in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Uruguay on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Uruguay, check out our Uruguay's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
21°C 
17°C 
182 hours 
119 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
96 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
11°C 
105 hours 
107 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Punta del Este

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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
22°C 
15°C 
165 hours 
114 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
12°C 
162 hours 
89 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
9°C 
128 hours 
94 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Montevideo

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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
22°C 
17°C 
183 hours 
120 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
14°C 
159 hours 
101 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
11°C 
135 hours 
121 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Punta Del Diablo

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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
22°C 
17°C 
185 hours 
127 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
14°C 
169 hours 
100 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
11°C 
137 hours 
118 mm 
10 days 
Climate in La Paloma

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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
22°C 
16°C 
198 hours 
106 mm 
8 days 
18°C 
13°C 
167 hours 
76 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
10°C 
132 hours 
81 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Colonia del Sacramento

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

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Uruguay.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Uruguay? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Uruguay.

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