Montevideo Weather in May

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

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Montevideo Carrasco

Are you planning a trip a to Montevideo, Uruguay in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Montevideo in May

Montevideo, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. May in Montevideo generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Montevideo.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 89 mm (3.5 in) in Montevideo.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Montevideo receives about 162 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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) This monthJune16°C (61°F) July15°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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Montevideo, Uruguay?

Temperature range in Montevideo (May)

Precipitation variation in Montevideo (May)

Montevideo

In May Montevideo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
162 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Carrasco

In May Carrasco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
162 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montevideo 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Carrasco 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Montevideo weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Montevideo, Uruguay typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Montevideo average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Montevideo, Uruguay during May range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Montevideo.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Montevideo, Uruguay during May, with Montevideo averaging close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Montevideo, Uruguay?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Montevideo, Uruguay with overall pleasant weather in Montevideo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Montevideo. In contrast, August tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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