Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Uruguay this May.
Uruguay, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 18°C (64°F) in Punta del Este to 22°C (72°F) in Artigas. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Artigas and 14°C (57°F) in Punta del Este.
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Average daytime highs in Uruguay during May reach about 18°C (64°F) in Punta del Este.
Nighttime temperatures in Punta del Este typically drop to around 14°C (57°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Artigas is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 22°C (72°F) and rarely drops below 11°C (52°F) during the night.
According to our data, Punta del Este holds the title for the coldest city in Uruguay in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 18°C (64°F) and drops to lows of about 14°C (57°F) during the night.
Punta del Este usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Montevideo this month, so not the best month to swim.
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