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Montevideo Climate

Montevideo is a city in Uruguay (10) with a population of about 1,270,737. Its average annual temperature is 16.4°C (62°F), with roughly 923 mm of rain per year.

16.4°C

Avg Temp

923

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Montevideo Climate

Montevideo has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F) and receives about 923 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

16.4°C

Avg Temp

923

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Montevideo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January23° / 73°84 mm
February22° / 72°78 mm
March21° / 69°84 mm
April17° / 63°78 mm
May14° / 57°77 mm
June11° / 51°65 mm
July10° / 51°70 mm
August11° / 52°77 mm
September13° / 55°77 mm
October16° / 60°90 mm
November18° / 65°76 mm
December21° / 70°67 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Montevideo

The most comfortable months to visit Montevideo are typically December, March and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Montevideo are typically December, March and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Montevideo, Uruguay has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and about 923 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.

In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Montevideo average about 28°C (82°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.