May Rainfall and Precipitation in Uruguay
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Uruguay in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Uruguay
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Popular cities in Uruguay
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- Aguas Dulces
- Aiguá
- Artigas
- Atlántida
- Balneario Buenos Aires
- Balneario Solís
- Barra de Maldonado
- Barra de Valizas
- Barra del Chuy
- Bella Vista
- Cabo Polonio
- Carmelo
- Carrasco
- Ciudad de la Costa
- Colonia Rosario
- Colonia del Sacramento
- Conchillas
- Durazno
- El Eden
- El General
- El Pinar
- Fray Bentos
- Guazuvira
- Guichón
- José Ignacio
- La Coronilla
- La Floresta
- La Paloma
- La Pedrera
- Maldonado
- Melo
- Mercedes
- Minas
- Montevideo
- Nueva Palmira
- Paso de los Toros
- Paysandú
- Piriápolis
- Playa Santa Ana
- Punta Del Diablo
- Punta del Este
- Quebracho
- Riachuelo
- Rivera
- Rosario
- Salto
- San Carlos
- San Gregorio de Polanco
- Sauce de Portezuelo
- Tacuarembó
- Termas del Arapey
- Termas del Daymán
- Treinta y Tres
- Trinidad
- Villa Serrana
Uruguay precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Uruguay receive in May?
Rainfall in Punta del Este during May is on the lighter side, averaging about 96 mm (3.8 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Uruguay in May?
Punta del Este sees roughly 9 days rainy days during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in Uruguay?
No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Uruguay, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in May in Uruguay?
In our database, Artigas stands out as having an average rainfall level of 121 mm (4.8 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in May in Uruguay?
Riachuelo is the driest city we have data for in Uruguay in May, with monthly rainfall close to 74 mm (2.9 in).
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