The weather in August in Uruguay

It's pleasantly warm in August in Uruguay with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Uruguay. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Uruguay. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2023, Uruguay reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Uruguay

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Uruguay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Uruguay New York
Average temperature 19°C 30°C
Max. temperature 22°C 31°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 119 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 15 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Uruguay with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Uruguay is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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The climate in Uruguay is based on weather data from Montevideo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Uruguay to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Uruguay. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Uruguay

Temperature in August in Uruguay over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Uruguay. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Uruguay

Total precipitation in August in Uruguay over the years

Daily UV index in August in Uruguay

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Uruguay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Uruguay by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Uruguay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.