Uruguay climate
World Climates covers 3 places in Uruguay. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Salto (19 °C66 °F) and the coolest is Maldonado (16 °C61 °F). The wettest is Salto with 1,414 mm56 in of precipitation per year, the driest Montevideo with 1,183 mm47 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are humid subtropical (Cfa, 3 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Salto (33 °C91 °F in January); the lowest monthly average low is in Salto (6 °C43 °F in July).
Across the places in Uruguay, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, November and December (2, 2 and 2 of 3 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Uruguay?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Uruguay is Salto at 19 °C66 °F. The coolest is Maldonado at 16 °C61 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Uruguay?
Salto gets the most precipitation, 1,414 mm56 in in an average year. The driest place is Montevideo with 1,183 mm47 in.
How many places in Uruguay does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 3 places in Uruguay. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
It depends on the place. Across Uruguay, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, November and December. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Uruguay
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 17 | 26 | 8 | 1,183 |
| Salto | 19 | 33 | 6 | 1,414 |
| Maldonado | 16 | 25 | 8 | 1,212 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.