What is the climate like in Uruguay?

The climate of Uruguay has an average yearly temperature of 24°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 17°C and rise to 31°C.

Annually, about 2079 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Uruguay.

The best time to visit Uruguay is January, March, April, June and December. Although it often rains during this period, it rains less than in other months. The temperatures are also good for visiting Uruguay.


  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daytime temperature (°C) 31 30 27 25 20 17 17 19 20 23 27 29
Rainfall (mm) 132 170 161 119 192 155 212 187 247 206 196 102
  • Average yearly temperature: 24°C
  • Highest temperature: 31°C in January
  • Lowest temperature: 17°C in June and July
  • Rainfall: 2079 mm per year, averaging 173 mm by month
  • Driest months: 102 mm in December, 119 mm in April and 132 mm in January
  • Wettest months: 247 mm in September, 212 mm in July and 206 mm in October

Climate table Uruguay

The climate table for Uruguay shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index by month.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daytime temperature (°C) 31 30 27 25 20 17 17 19 20 23 27 29
Nighttime temperature (°C) 19 18 16 14 11 8 7 8 10 12 15 17
Rainfall (mm) 132 170 161 119 192 155 212 187 247 206 196 102
UV Index 9 8 7 6 5 4 5 6 6 8 9 9
Best month Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No Yes

Temperature by month in Uruguay

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Uruguay

Temperature by month in Uruguay

Rainfall by month in Uruguay

This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Uruguay.

Rainfall by month in Uruguay

UV index by month in Uruguay

This graph shows the average UV index by month in Uruguay.

UV index by month in Uruguay

Yearly temperature in Uruguay

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Uruguay, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly temperature in Uruguay

Yearly total rainfall in Uruguay

This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Uruguay.

Rainfall per year in Uruguay

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Average weather in Uruguay by month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Uruguay and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Uruguay, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.