Month guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in August
What August is really like in Montevideo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Still cool and windy; locals celebrate the Noche de la Nostalgia with retro parties.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 10th-warmest month in Montevideo: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with July (14°C (57°F)), August is warmer; by September highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:25
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Spring (September–November). Blustery at first, then warm and sunny by November with roses in bloom in the Prado.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Noche de la Nostalgia — retro-music parties citywide (24 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Pocitos
Castillo Pittamiglio
On the Rambla in Pocitos, this eccentric house built by the alchemy-obsessed architect Humberto Pittamiglio is full of symbols, hidden rooms and a winged Victory of Samothrace replica on its façade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- History
Waterfront · Pocitos
The Rambla
Walk or cycle the stretch from Punta Carretas lighthouse to Pocitos at sunset, when the whole city seems to be out.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Active
Architecture · Centro
Palacio Salvo
Completed in 1928, the eclectic, tower-topped Palacio Salvo was for a time the tallest building in South America and remains the city's emblem.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Iconic
Park · Parque Rodó
Parque Rodó
Come on a Sunday afternoon, when the park fills with families and the fair stalls are out.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 7°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Montevideo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Montevideo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Montevideo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool and windy; locals celebrate the Noche de la Nostalgia with retro parties.
+How warm is Montevideo in August?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in August?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.