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Montevideo in May

Good month. Cool and clear; low season.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Uruguay overall
Prices
Low
Uruguay overall

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Montevideo

Cool and clear; low season.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • MontevideoHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 7 days
  • Mild and humid; summer 28–30 °C (82–86 °F) with sea breezes; winter around 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) with cold southerly winds.

Autumn season

Mild days and calm streets.

Watch: Easter closures.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Uruguay overall
Low
Prices · Uruguay overall
Low

Uruguay overall: Cooling; coast mostly closed; fine for Montevideo and Colonia.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Montevideo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Mar: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 7 (better)

    Mar: 8

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Mar: 2

May: Cool and clear; low season.

March: Warm and easier; good month.

Montevideo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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