Montevideo · Month comparison
December vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs December at #3. Carnival peak — the most elaborate Carnival in the world by participants, with murga and candombe every night.
December
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Summer opens — beaches fill, outdoor asado culture peaks, and pre-Carnival energy builds.
- ↑Full summer conditions: 26°C, 9 hours of sun, beaches in regular use from mid-month
- ↑Christmas and New Year celebrations are outdoor, community-centred, and unlike anywhere in South America
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
| Factor | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 6 |
| Events score | 7 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 26°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 70mm | 65mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 8.5hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Prices climb toward their seasonal high from mid-December onward
- ↓New Year weekend sees significant price spikes and accommodation scarcity across the city
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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