When to go · Uruguay
Uruguay in September
Good month. Early spring; whales off the Rocha coast from about August to November.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Uruguay
- Prices
- Low
- Uruguay
Verdict
Early spring; whales off the Rocha coast from about August to November.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatWarm days, coast reopening, summer VAT benefits start mid-month — check.
- DecemberGreatSummer begins; Christmas and New Year fill the coast.
- JanuaryGreatPeak beach season: Punta del Este and José Ignacio full of Argentines and Brazilians; Carnival begins in Montevideo.
- FebruaryGreatCarnival: murgas at the Teatro de Verano and the Llamadas candombe parade; beaches still busy.
Weather in September
- Montevideo and the Río de la Plata · Montevideo, Coloniafine
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.Mild and humid; summer 82–86 °F (28–30 °C) with sea breezes; winter around 50–59 °F (10–15 °C) with cold southerly winds.
- Atlantic coast · Punta del Este, José Ignacio, La Paloma, Cabo Poloniocool
Beach season December–March; strong winds and closed businesses in winter.
- Interior (Tacuarembó, Salto) · Salto hot springs, Tacuarembó, Quebrada de los Cuervosfine
Hotter summers and colder winter nights than the coast; hot springs at Salto work all year.
- Atlantic Coast: Maldonado and Rocha coast · Punta del Este to Chuyfine
Southern-hemisphere summer (Dec–Mar) is beach season, 25–30 °C (77–86 °F); winter (Jun–Aug) is 8–15 °C (46–59 °F) with rain and many closed businesses. Sea is warmest Jan–Feb.Southern-hemisphere summer (Dec–Mar) is beach season, 77–86 °F (25–30 °C); winter (Jun–Aug) is 46–59 °F (8–15 °C) with rain and many closed businesses. Sea is warmest Jan–Feb.
- Central Interior: Central Interior · Cerro Largo, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Treinta y Tresfine
Mild and wet year-round; inland summer days are hotter than the coast, winter nights can dip near freezing. Rain is spread across the year — pack for it.
- Northern Interior: Northern Interior · Artigas, Paysandú, Rivera, Salto, Tacuarembófine
Subtropical and hotter than the coast; summer (Dec–Feb) is 30–35 °C (86–95 °F)+ with afternoon storms; winter nights can dip near freezing inland.Subtropical and hotter than the coast; summer (Dec–Feb) is 86–95 °F (30–35 °C)+ with afternoon storms; winter nights can dip near freezing inland.
- Rio de la Plata: River coast (Montevideo, Colonia, Mercedes) · Rio de la Plata shorefine
Humid subtropical. Summer (Dec–Mar) is hot and can be stormy; winter (Jun–Aug) is cool and damp. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months. Check current forecasts before travelling.
- Montevideo18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain days
- Artigas23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain days
- Atlántida19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain days
- Barra de Valizas19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain days
- Bella Unión22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
- Cabo Polonio20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain days
- Carmelo20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain days
- Cerro Colorado19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Chuy19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
- Colonia del Sacramento19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain days
- Conchillas18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
- Durazno20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 7 rain days
- Florida22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain days
- Fray Bentos20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Fray Marcos22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain days
- La Paloma20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 4 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 4 rain days
- Maldonado21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 7 rain days
- Melo20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain days
- Mercedes19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain days
- Minas20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain days
- Nueva Helvecia20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain days
- Paysandú20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Piriapolis18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Punta del Diablo19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Punta del Este18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Río Branco20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
- Rivera21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
- Rocha22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 7 rain days
- Salto21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 7 rain days
- Tacuarembó22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
- Treinta y Tres20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain days
- Trinidad20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain days
- Veinticinco de Agosto19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Pride march check
Late September · Montevideo
Parade on the main avenue.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Uruguay
- Low
- Prices · Uruguay
- Low
Compare two months
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Verdict
Sep: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 1
Jan: 4
September: Early spring; whales off the Rocha coast from about August to November.
January: Peak beach season: Punta del Este and José Ignacio full of Argentines and Brazilians; Carnival begins in Montevideo.
Uruguay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in September
Rated best or good this month
Spring warms up; good for walking.
Best months: Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Oct (festivals), Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild walking weather
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Oct–Apr (warm river evenings); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild weather