Montevideo climate
Montevideo (Uruguay) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 1,183 mm47 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Montevideo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 2068 | 2373 | 1024.0 |
| Feb | 2578 | 2068 | 2373 | 1054.2 |
| Mar | 2474 | 1865 | 2170 | 1184.6 |
| Apr | 2068 | 1560 | 1864 | 1144.5 |
| May | 1762 | 1254 | 1458 | 843.3 |
| Jun | 1456 | 949 | 1253 | 973.8 |
| Jul | 1254 | 847 | 1050 | 923.6 |
| Aug | 1457 | 948 | 1152 | 893.5 |
| Sep | 1560 | 1051 | 1355 | 963.8 |
| Oct | 1865 | 1355 | 1660 | 1034.1 |
| Nov | 2271 | 1660 | 1965 | 963.8 |
| Dec | 2476 | 1864 | 2170 | 863.4 |
| Year | 2679 | 847 | 1762 | 1,18347 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 44% | 7.4 | 14:15 |
| Feb | 75% | 49% | 6.4 | 13:24 |
| Mar | 77% | 45% | 5.3 | 12:24 |
| Apr | 78% | 48% | 3.9 | 11:15 |
| May | 82% | 56% | 2.7 | 10:19 |
| Jun | 84% | 57% | 2.3 | 9:49 |
| Jul | 85% | 59% | 2.4 | 10:01 |
| Aug | 84% | 57% | 3.2 | 10:50 |
| Sep | 82% | 55% | 4.4 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 80% | 53% | 5.7 | 13:02 |
| Nov | 75% | 47% | 7.0 | 14:01 |
| Dec | 72% | 44% | 7.6 | 14:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Montevideo is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 26 °C79 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 12 °C54 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.9 °C23.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,183 mm47 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is March (118 mm4.6 in), the driest is May (84 mm3.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in December to 85% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 15 km/h (10 mph) in May to 17 km/h (10 mph) in November. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in June to 14.5 hours in December.
Best time to visit Montevideo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February. Average highs then reach 22 °C71 °F to 26 °C79 °F. Precipitation is 86 mm3.4 in to 105 mm4.2 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Montevideo
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2476 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1762 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 1254 to 18 °C65 °F, about 105 mm4.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1254 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 847 to 9 °C49 °F, about 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1560 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1051 to 16 °C60 °F, about 98 mm3.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Montevideo compares
The nearest larger place is Buenos Aires, about 203 km to the west. Compared with it, Montevideo is on average 1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler. It receives 7% more precipitation (1,183 mm47 in vs 1,103 mm43 in). The difference is largest in November (1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 3 places in Uruguay. By annual mean temperature, Montevideo is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 3rd wettest. See all of them on the Uruguay climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Bagé (Brazil, Cfa), Berazategui (Argentina, Cfa) and La Plata (Argentina, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Maldonado 113 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,212 mm48 in
- Climate in La Plata 161 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,072 mm42 in
- Climate in Berazategui 185 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,072 mm42 in
- Climate in Buenos Aires 203 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,103 mm43 in
- Climate in Laferrere 219 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,069 mm42 in
- Climate in Merlo 233 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,108 mm44 in
- Climate in Mar del Plata 365 km · 14 °C58 °F · 1,159 mm46 in
- Climate in Tandil 378 km · 14 °C57 °F · 907 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Montevideo?
January is the warmest month in Montevideo. Its average high is 26 °C (79 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Montevideo?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 12 °C (54 °F) and its average low is 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Montevideo?
March is the wettest month with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation. May is the driest with about 84 mm (3.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Montevideo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.