Season guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in autumn
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Da dinges, Public domain
Quick answer
Mild and settled at first, cooling by May, with the wine harvest and the Semana Criolla gaucho festival. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 21 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 21
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 7 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
| April | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 7 | 11.3 h | 3/5 |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 7 | 10.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 22°C (72°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 21 of the year's roughly 85 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Grape harvest events in the Canelones wineries (usually March)
- April: Semana Criolla — gaucho rodeo and folk music at the Rural del Prado (Holy Week, March or April)
Make the most of the weather
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
Viewpoint · Punta Carretas
Punta Carretas lighthouse
The white lighthouse on the rocky tip of Punta Carretas, built in the 1870s, can be climbed by a narrow spiral stair for a view along the coast to Pocitos and the Centro.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Historic site · Cerro
Fortaleza del Cerro
Go by taxi rather than walking through the surrounding district, and pick a clear day for the view.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Prado
Prado: Rosedal and Jardín Botánico
The Rosedal del Prado, a formal rose garden with pergolas and a fountain, blooms in spring (October to December).
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
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
Day trips in autumn
- Punta del Este (About 2 hours by bus) — Uruguay's best-known beach resort on a peninsula between the river and the Atlantic, with the 'La Mano' hand sculpture on Playa Brava, a yacht harbour with sea lions and long beaches.
- Casapueblo (About 2 hours by road) — Artist Carlos Páez Vilaró's white, Mediterranean-style house and studio sprawls down the cliffs at Punta Ballena, with a museum of his work and a terrace famous for its sunset ceremony.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Montevideo?
Yes: March is among the best months. Mild and settled at first, cooling by May, with the wine harvest and the Semana Criolla gaucho festival.
+What is the weather like in Montevideo in autumn?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 21 rainy days over the season.