Best Time to Visit Maldonado, Maldonado, Uruguay
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Maldonado.
Maldonado does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 21.9°C / 71.4°F) and driest (December, 69 mm / 2.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July and November–May; the wetter half falls in June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11°C / 51.8°F in July to 21.9°C / 71.4°F in January, with rainfall from 69 mm / 2.7 in (December) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maldonado, Maldonado, Uruguay's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Maldonado's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 20.4°C68.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| February | 21.7°C71.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Maldonado matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maldonado?
Maldonado doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~69 mm / 2.7 in) and January (warmest, 21.9°C / 71.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Uruguay's national average.
When is the rainy season in Maldonado?
The rainy season at Maldonado, Maldonado runs through June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 89 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is September (95 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Maldonado?
The driest month in Maldonado is December, averaging about 69 mm / 2.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.4°C / 68.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Maldonado?
The least comfortable months for travel to Maldonado — based on point-value climate at the city — are June, July, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 95 mm / 3.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 11°C / 51.8°F.
Is Maldonado climate different from Uruguay overall?
Yes, usually. Our Maldonado figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Uruguay figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Maldonado specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.