Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Montevideo, Uruguay in May
Weather score38Poor
Poor 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 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Montevideo, 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 Montevideo'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
May80mm average rain
May is close to Montevideo'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 Montevideo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Montevideo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May38 weather score
May scores below Montevideo'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.
