Montevideo February — Palacio Salvo, the iconic art deco tower of the Uruguayan capital

Best time to visit Montevideo for good weather

When is the best weather in Montevideo? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.

Best month

February

Carnival peak — the most elaborate Carnival in the world by participants, with murga and candombe every night.

Carnival spans 40+ days: murga satirical choirs, candombe drumming, and comparsa parades fill every neighbourhood

Desfile de Llamadas (Calls Parade) — the world's largest candombe procession through Barrio Sur and Palermo

Teatro de Verano open-air shows run nightly — quality exceeds most ticketed events at a fraction of Rio costs

All months ranked — Good weather

February

Best match

Carnival peak — the most elaborate Carnival in the world by participants, with murga and candombe every night.

#1 for good weather

January

Best match

High summer — Carnival season opens, the Rambla buzzes, and the city is at its most alive.

#2 for good weather

December

Best match

Summer opens — beaches fill, outdoor asado culture peaks, and pre-Carnival energy builds.

#3 for good weather

March

Best match

Carnival tail and Semana Criolla approach — warm, unhurried, and priced well below February.

#4 for good weather

November

Best match

Late spring at its best — warm, bright, and still well-priced before the Carnival influx.

#5 for good weather

October

Strong option

Sweet spring shoulder — warm enough for the Rambla, prices still reasonable, atmosphere returning.

#6 for good weather

April

Strong option

Quiet autumn — good value, uncrowded, and the city returns fully to local rhythms.

#7 for good weather

May

Strong option

Deep shoulder season — the city belongs entirely to locals, prices are at annual lows.

#8 for good weather

September

Strong option

Spring arrives — FIMBA tango festival, warming days, and the city shaking off winter.

#9 for good weather

August

Worth considering

Late winter beginning to soften — slightly warmer than July with a hint of what's coming.

#10 for good weather

June

Worth considering

Mid-winter: cold and grey, but the cheapest month and entirely authentically local.

#11 for good weather

July

Worth considering

Deep winter — indistinguishable from June; only for budget travellers comfortable with the cold.

#12 for good weather

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Scores are directional — designed to compare months within Montevideo, not to make precise claims. Full methodology →