Montevideo · Month comparison

April vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs April at #6. Carnival peak — the most elaborate Carnival in the world by participants, with murga and candombe every night.

Montevideo April — city skyline with Palacio Salvo under autumn clouds

April

#6 of 12 months

Strong option

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

  • ↑Prices drop sharply post-Carnival and post-Easter: accommodation 25–30% cheaper than February
  • ↑Mercado del Puerto at its most relaxed — approach the parrilla counters without queueing
Montevideo February — Palacio Salvo, the iconic art deco tower of the Uruguayan capital

February

#1 of 12 months

Best match

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
FactorAprilFebruary
Weather score
6
9
Value score
8
6
Crowd score
8
6
Events score
6
10
Atmosphere
7
10
Avg high temp20°C27°C
Monthly rain80mm65mm
Daily sunshine6hrs8.5hrs

April trade-offs

  • ↓Cooler evenings (down to 12°C) make outdoor dining less comfortable after 21:00
  • ↓Some beach-area restaurants in Pocitos and Carrasco reduce hours significantly

February trade-offs

  • ↓Hotels book out early and rates peak — plan at least two months ahead for the parade weekend
  • ↓Street noise from drum rehearsals runs late into weeknights across central neighbourhoods
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