Montevideo Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Montevideo, Uruguay in August.

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Montevideo Carrasco

Planning a journey to Montevideo, Uruguay this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Montevideo in August

Montevideo, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. August in Montevideo generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Montevideo.

For a closer look at conditions across Montevideo, Uruguay, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 100 mm (3.9 in) in Montevideo.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Montevideo gets around 165 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Montevideo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Montevideo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Montevideo)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March25°C (77°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October20°C (68°F) November23°C (73°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Montevideo in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Montevideo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Montevideo

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Montevideo, Uruguay?

Temperature range in Montevideo (August)

Precipitation variation in Montevideo (August)

Montevideo

In August Montevideo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
165 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Carrasco

In August Carrasco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
165 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Montevideo in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montevideo 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Carrasco 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Montevideo weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Montevideo, Uruguay in August?

August in Montevideo, Uruguay brings unpleasant weather. In Montevideo, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Montevideo, Uruguay in August?

Average temperatures in Montevideo, Uruguay during August range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Montevideo.

Does Montevideo, Uruguay get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Montevideo, Uruguay. Montevideo averages only about 100 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Montevideo, Uruguay?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Montevideo, Uruguay due to the typically unpleasant weather in Montevideo.

On average, the best time to visit Montevideo, Uruguay is in January, March and December with generally perfect weather in Montevideo. In contrast, August tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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