Lifestyle
Uruguay — Living: Climate
Uruguay averages 18.0°C over the year and about 1293 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with January the warmest month and July the coolest.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.07 climate normals, 1991-2020)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 18.0°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: January, 24.4°C on average
- Coolest month: July, 11.4°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 1293 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: April, 141 mm on average
- Driest month: July, 88 mm on average
Costs
- Cost of living: high general expenses
Timelines
- Cost of living: not specified in search results
Common mistakes
- Underestimating winter — homes commonly lack central heating, so a mild-sounding forecast can still feel uncomfortably cold and damp indoors.
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 24.4°C, 115 mm February: 23.6°C, 116 mm March: 21.8°C, 110 mm April: 18.4°C, 141 mm May: 14.9°C, 113 mm June: 12.4°C, 103 mm July: 11.4°C, 88 mm August: 13.3°C, 89 mm September: 14.9°C, 101 mm October: 17.6°C, 122 mm November: 20.4°C, 90 mm December: 22.9°C, 107 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.