AI-generatedMaldonado at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 22.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 1,064 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Maldonado
Maldonado has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Maldonado is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Maldonado
The best time to visit Maldonado is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is February with 101 mm of precipitation.
Maldonado through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maldonado in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Maldonado in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Maldonado in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Maldonado in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:5818:53
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:42–06:32 · evening 18:19–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:42 · evening 19:08–19:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Maldonado compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea warms from 15° to 17°. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Sea | 15° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Maldonado in October?
In October, Maldonado is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 55 min05:58 – 18:53
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Maldonado
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Maldonado: score 88 against 30. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 18° |
| Sea | 15.7° | 22.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 74 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 12 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Maldonado month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January27° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In January, Maldonado is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in January86February26° · Sea 23° · 8.3 h
In February, Maldonado is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in February79March25° · Sea 22° · 7.2 h
In March, Maldonado is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in March50April22° · Sea 20° · 5.9 h
In April, Maldonado is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in April21May19° · Sea 17° · 5.1 h
In May, Maldonado is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in May18June16° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h
In June, Maldonado is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in June19July15° · Sea 12° · 4.6 h
In July, Maldonado is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in July21August17° · Sea 12° · 5.2 h
In August, Maldonado is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in August24September17° · Sea 13° · 6.0 h
In September, Maldonado is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in September30October20° · Sea 16° · 6.4 h
In October, Maldonado is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in October56November23° · Sea 18° · 8.0 h
In November, Maldonado is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in November79December25° · Sea 21° · 8.7 h
In December, Maldonado is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Maldonado.
Maldonado in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Maldonado
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 88 | 27° | 18° | 22.1° | 9.1 h | 8 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 26° | 19° | 22.8° | 8.3 h | 9 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 25° | 17° | 22.1° | 7.2 h | 9 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 22° | 15° | 19.8° | 5.9 h | 9 | 96 |
| MayMay | 21 | 19° | 12° | 16.7° | 5.1 h | 8 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 16° | 9° | 13.5° | 4.2 h | 8 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 15° | 8° | 11.7° | 4.6 h | 8 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 17° | 8° | 12.1° | 5.2 h | 9 | 95 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 17° | 9° | 13.3° | 6.0 h | 8 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 20° | 12° | 15.7° | 6.4 h | 9 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 23° | 14° | 18.2° | 8.0 h | 8 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 25° | 16° | 20.6° | 8.7 h | 9 | 82 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Maldonado
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.8 – 16.8 °C
Swimming season: Dec – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Maldonado ranges from 11.7 °C in July to 22.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to March.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 21.4 and 23.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.1° | 20.6° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.8° | 21.4° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.1° | 21.3° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.8° | 18.9° | 20.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 16.7° | 15.5° | 17.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.5° | 12.3° | 14.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.7° | 10.5° | 13.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.1° | 11.0° | 13.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.3° | 12.3° | 14.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.7° | 14.8° | 16.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 18.2° | 17.0° | 19.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 20.6° | 19.7° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Maldonado
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Maldonado, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Maldonado: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Maldonado has about 9 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Maldonado
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Maldonado
How breezy and how cloudy Maldonado is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Maldonado typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Maldonado: variable cloud, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Maldonado
How often the day gets hot in Maldonado (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Maldonado has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Maldonado
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Maldonado in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Maldonado has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 20).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 45 min
- Distance
- 10,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Uruguay
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F, I, L · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +598
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Maldonado vs Punta del Este
In October Maldonado has the better holiday weather (score 30 vs 25). During the day Punta del Este is 1 °C cooler than Maldonado. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Maldonado | Punta del Este |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Maldonado
When is the best time to visit Maldonado?
The best time to visit Maldonado is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Maldonado?
The sea temperature in Maldonado ranges from 11.7 °C in July to 22.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to March.
Can you swim in Maldonado in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to March.
What is the warmest month in Maldonado?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Maldonado?
The wettest month is February with 101 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maldonado get?
Maldonado gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.1 hours a day; in June there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Maldonado in?
Maldonado is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Maldonado?
A nonstop flight from London to Maldonado takes about 13 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,970 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Maldonado?
Maldonado has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 20, summer holidays 20, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 84.