AI-generatedMontevideo at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 23.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 1,041 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Montevideo
Montevideo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Montevideo is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:0318:58
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 05:47–06:37 · evening 18:24–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:47 · evening 19:13–19:23
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.
What is the weather like in Montevideo in October?
In October, Montevideo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 55 min06:03 – 18:58
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Montevideo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Montevideo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.8 – 17.9 °C
Swimming season: Dec – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Montevideo ranges from 11.3 °C in July to 23.8 °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 23.1 and 25.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.7° | 22.8° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.8° | 23.1° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 22.6° | 21.7° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.6° | 18.8° | 20.7° | fresh |
| MayMay | 16.1° | 14.8° | 17.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.9° | 11.6° | 14.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.3° | 10.4° | 12.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.1° | 11.1° | 13.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.8° | 12.9° | 14.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 16.8° | 15.8° | 17.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 19.5° | 18.4° | 20.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 22.0° | 20.9° | 23.2° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Montevideo
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 6.7 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Montevideo, 52 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Montevideo
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 it, 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.
Rain in Montevideo: 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, Montevideo has about 9 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Montevideo
How breezy and how cloudy Montevideo 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 Montevideo typically peaks at 23 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Montevideo: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 and humidity in Montevideo
How often the day gets hot in Montevideo (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, Montevideo 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Montevideo
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 42 days a year, mostly from January to February.
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 | 94 | 27° | 19° | 23.7° | 9.3 h | 7 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 26° | 19° | 23.8° | 8.3 h | 9 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 24° | 18° | 22.6° | 7.2 h | 9 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 21° | 15° | 19.6° | 6.1 h | 8 | 91 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 11° | 16.1° | 5.1 h | 7 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 15° | 9° | 12.9° | 4.4 h | 7 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 14° | 8° | 11.3° | 4.8 h | 7 | 79 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 16° | 9° | 12.1° | 5.3 h | 8 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 17° | 10° | 13.8° | 6.3 h | 8 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 20° | 12° | 16.8° | 6.7 h | 9 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 23° | 15° | 19.5° | 8.2 h | 8 | 92 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 25° | 17° | 22.0° | 8.8 h | 8 | 84 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
34.90° S, 56.19° W · 34 m · America/Montevideo
Best time to visit Montevideo
The best time to visit Montevideo is from October to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to May. The wettest month is March with 104 mm of precipitation.
Montevideo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montevideo in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Montevideo in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Montevideo in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Montevideo in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montevideo for you.
Your best months: March, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Montevideo
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 Montevideo: score 94 against 82. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in January. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 94better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 12° | 19° |
| Sea | 16.8° | 23.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 73 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 11 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Montevideo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January27° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In January, Montevideo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in January88February26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In February, Montevideo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in February84March24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In March, Montevideo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in March82April21° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In April, Montevideo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in April76May17° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In May, Montevideo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in May60June15° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In June, Montevideo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in June58July14° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In July, Montevideo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in July67August16° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In August, Montevideo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in August76September17° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In September, Montevideo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in September82October20° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In October, Montevideo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in October89November23° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In November, Montevideo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
Montevideo in November90December25° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In December, Montevideo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Montevideo.
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Montevideo vs. Punta del Este
In October the holiday weather in Montevideo and Punta del Este is about equally good (score 82 vs. 79). During the day Punta del Este is 2 °C cooler than Montevideo. The sea in Punta del Este is 1 °C cooler. Punta del Este gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Montevideo | Punta del Este |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Jan – Feb |
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- MontevideoThis page20°17°82
- 2Punta del Este18°16°25
Planning a trip to Montevideo
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Montevideo 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.
Montevideo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 45 min
- Distance
- 11,030 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.
Frequently asked questions about Montevideo
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
The best time to visit Montevideo is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Montevideo?
The sea temperature in Montevideo ranges from 11.3 °C in July to 23.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to March.
Can you swim in Montevideo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to March.
What is the warmest month in Montevideo?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Montevideo?
The wettest month is March with 104 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montevideo get?
Montevideo gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.3 hours a day; in June there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Montevideo in?
Montevideo uses the time zone America/Montevideo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Montevideo?
A nonstop flight from London to Montevideo takes about 13 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,030 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Montevideo?
Montevideo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 92.
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