Montevideo · Month comparison

September vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs September at #9. Carnival peak — the most elaborate Carnival in the world by participants, with murga and candombe every night.

Montevideo September — pedestrians crossing a city street as spring returns

September

#9 of 12 months

Strong option

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

  • ↑FIMBA (International Festival of Bandoneon and Tango) draws top tango musicians in milonga venues citywide
  • ↑Spring blossom and green parks return — Parque Rodó and Parque Batlle at their most photogenic
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
FactorSeptemberFebruary
Weather score
5
9
Value score
8
6
Crowd score
8
6
Events score
5
10
Atmosphere
6
10
Avg high temp15°C27°C
Monthly rain70mm65mm
Daily sunshine5.5hrs8.5hrs

September trade-offs

  • ↓Still cool and changeable — 15°C highs with frequent grey spells and rain
  • ↓Beach culture and Rambla outdoor life not fully returned yet

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
See all 12 months for Montevideo →September in detail →February in detail →
Scores compare months within Montevideo. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →