Uruguay Weather Forecast
Uruguay weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Uruguay is a country in South America. Uruguay is a country in South America with its capital at Montevideo. It has a population of about 3.4 million. The capital is Montevideo.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Uruguay with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 54°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Uruguay is January, February, May, September, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. March, June and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
The closest major airport is Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), about 135 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 55°F is in line with the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Uruguay today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Uruguay
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Weather in Uruguay right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Uruguay
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 54° | 8% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 52° | 45% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 55° / 51° | 100% · 0,7 in | 33 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 46° | 71% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 45° | 18% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 53° / 48° | 0% | 21 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 46° | 4% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 47° | 4% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 48° | 4% | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 50° | 16% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 52° | 14% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 53° | 46% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 53° | 34% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 55° / 54° | 24% · 1,4 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 52° | 16% · 0,2 in | 26 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 23% | 14 mph | 4 |
Climate in Uruguay month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 67° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 78° | 69° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 74° | 67° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 68° | 62° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 60° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 56° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 54° | 47° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 57° | 50° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 60° | 53° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 57° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 70° | 61° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 74° | 66° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Uruguay
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Air quality and pollen in Uruguay
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Uruguay
Go in January, February, May, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, June and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Uruguay?
Uruguay is a country in South America. Its coordinates are -34.9011, -56.1645. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Uruguay right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
January, February, May, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Uruguay, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, June and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Uruguay in?
Uruguay observes America/Montevideo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 4:09 PM.
How many people live in Uruguay?
Uruguay has a population of approximately 3.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Uruguay?
The closest airports are Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), 135 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
