Best Time to Visit Uruguay
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Uruguay.
Uruguay does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around January (23°C / 73.4°F) and June (70 mm / 2.8 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers April–September and November–December, while the wetter half runs through October and January–March. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 10°C / 50°F in July to 23°C / 73.4°F in January, and monthly rainfall from 70 mm / 2.8 in (June) to 110 mm / 4.3 in (March). Uruguay's climate is broadly seasonal. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Uruguay can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| January | 23°C73.4°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| February | 22.5°C72.5°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
No month in Uruguay fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
Uruguay doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~70 mm / 2.8 in) and January (warmest, 23°C / 73.4°F). Regional variation within Uruguay can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Uruguay?
The rainy season in Uruguay runs through October and January–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is March, averaging 110 mm / 4.3 in.
What is the dry season in Uruguay?
The drier half of the year in Uruguay covers April–September and November–December, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The driest single month is June with about 70 mm / 2.8 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Uruguay?
The least comfortable months for travel in Uruguay — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October. These are Uruguay's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 110 mm / 4.3 in in March, and temperatures bottom out at 10°C / 50°F in July.
Is there a shoulder season in Uruguay?
Shoulder-season months in Uruguay — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include March, April, May, September, October, November. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.