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Weather & Climate in Montevideo, Uruguay
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montevideo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,509/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.9033°N, 56.1882°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | MONTEVIDEO | Unknown | — | — | 3 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in |
Montevideo has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 51°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (2.5").