About Uruguay
Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a country in southeastern South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast, while bordering the Río de la Plata to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. It is part of the Southern Cone region of South America. Uruguay covers an area of approximately 176,215 square kilometers (68,037 sq mi). It has a population of almost 3.5 million people, of whom nearly 2 million live in the metropolitan area of its capital and largest city, Montevideo.
Climate in Montevideo
Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, November.
Monthly climate normals for Montevideo, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 27°C | 18.1°C | 41mm | 396h |
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| February | 27.6°C | 18.6°C | 20mm | 348h |
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| March | 26.9°C | 18.4°C | 49mm | 303h |
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| April | 21.3°C | 14.9°C | 128mm | 249h |
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| May | 18.8°C | 11°C | 34mm | 255h |
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| June | 15.9°C | 9.2°C | 126mm | 203h |
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| July | 13.6°C | 7.1°C | 60mm | 229h |
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| August | 17.5°C | 8.7°C | 75mm | 269h |
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| September | 16.8°C | 8°C | 56mm | 271h |
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| October | 19.3°C | 11.4°C | 91mm | 324h |
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| November | 23.3°C | 14.2°C | 22mm | 373h |
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| December | 26°C | 16.3°C | 62mm | 391h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America, wedged between two of the world's largest countries ― Argentina and Brazil.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Church of Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
- Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape
- Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Upcoming public holidays
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