Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Uruguay in May
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Uruguay with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Uruguay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May86mm average rain
May is close to Uruguay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May5.3 hours average sun
May is below Uruguay's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is close to Uruguay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May scores below Uruguay's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
