Month guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in December
What December is really like in Montevideo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Montevideo. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Summer arrives, the Rambla fills at sunset and office workers throw shredded calendars from windows on the last working day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in December
December is the 3rd-warmest month in Montevideo: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with November (24°C (75°F)), December is warmer; by January highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:26
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 19:55
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (March–May). Mild and settled at first, cooling by May, with the wine harvest and the Semana Criolla gaucho festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Paper-throwing from office windows in the Centro (last working day of the year)
- New Year's Eve fireworks along the Rambla (31 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montevideo.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Montevideo?
It is one of the best months to visit Montevideo. Summer arrives, the Rambla fills at sunset and office workers throw shredded calendars from windows on the last working day.
+How warm is Montevideo in December?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in December?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.