Best time to visit Uruguay
The best time to visit Uruguay depends on the area you wish to visit. You can visit the country all year round, but the best time to visit Uruguay depends on what you’d like to do.
In brief:
- December to February are the warmest months, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 30 degrees
- June, July and August are the coldest months, with temperatures around 14 degrees
- During the rest of the year, the temperature is around 20 degrees
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Min. temperature in °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Maximum temperature in °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Number of hours of sunshine per day | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Uruguay has a temperate climate, with summers that can range from warm to hot and mild winters. During the summer (December to February), the coastal areas often remain pleasant thanks to the cooling sea breeze. Inland, it can get very hot. In winter (June to August), Uruguay generally enjoys mild temperatures. In some areas, it can get cold at night.
There is rainfall throughout the year in Uruguay, with the heaviest rainfall occurring during the summer months.
Key points at a glance
- You can visit Uruguay all year round;
- As the country is situated in the southern hemisphere, the seasons in Uruguay are exactly the opposite of those in Europe;
- December to February are the warmest months, with temperatures that can reach between 26 and 30 degrees;
- June, July and August are the coolest months, with temperatures around 14 degrees;
- During the other months, the temperature in Uruguay is around 20 degrees;
- The peak season is in December and January, when the coast is certainly busy with wealthy Argentinians and Brazilians;
- Uruguay does not have a specific rainy season; there is a chance of some rain throughout the year, but not an excessive amount.
The best time to visit Uruguay when travelling with children
The Christmas holidays are a good time to visit Uruguay. However, it is important to plan this well in advance, as this is peak season throughout Latin America. You can combine a trip to Uruguay with a visit to Argentina, Brazil and Antarctica, for example. Uruguay is very child-friendly; Uruguayans love children. Some accommodation providers may have a minimum age limit, but this is rare. Most restaurants have high chairs, and most hotels provide cots and high chairs. The coastal region will appeal to your children, but a stay at an estancia will also leave a lasting impression.
Time difference between Uruguay and the Netherlands/Belgium
During Dutch/Belgian summer time, it is 5 hours earlier in Uruguay than in the Netherlands/Belgium.
During Dutch/Belgian winter time, it is 4 hours earlier in Uruguay than in the Netherlands/Belgium.
For the current time, visit: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock. Please bear in mind the possibility of jet lag when flying back to the Netherlands.
How long is the flight to Uruguay?
There are no direct flights from Amsterdam to Montevideo. The average journey time is 17.30 hours, including transfer time. The journey time may be shorter or longer depending on the transfer time and flight route.
Fancy a trip of Uruguay?
Would you like to organise your own trip of Uruguay and are you curious about the options? Then do have a look at the itineraries we’ve put together for inspiration. You can book these tours directly, but we’d also be happy to put together a personalised itinerary based on your wishes and ideas.
Do you have a question? Please feel free to contact us. Call +31 73 610 62 04 or send an email to info@sapapanatravel.nl. We’ll be happy to help.