The weather in May in Uruguay
It's pleasantly warm in May in Uruguay with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 13°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Uruguay. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May 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 31°C in 2021, Uruguay reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Uruguay
Click on any day in May 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.
May weather comparison
| Uruguay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 86 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Uruguay with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Uruguay is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 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 May in Uruguay. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Uruguay
Temperature in May in Uruguay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Uruguay
Total precipitation in May in Uruguay over the years
Daily UV index in May in Uruguay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.