Uruguay: When to Go

Uruguay's main attraction is its beaches, so most visitors come in summer. Along the Río Uruguay, summer temperatures can be smotheringly hot, but the hilly interior is cooler, especially at night. Between late April and November, strong winds sometimes combine with rain and cool temperatures.

Weather

Although there is pronounced seasonal change during the year, the winter months (June to August) are fairly mild, with average temperatures ranging between 6°C (43°F) and 15°C (59°F). Summer is comparatively cool at this latitude, with average highs peaking around a pleasantly warm 28°C (83°F). Add to that the abundant sunshine and this is a great time to visit. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed over the year and tends to fall quite moderately in just a few days.