Month guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in February
What February is really like in Montevideo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rodrigo Pissano, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Montevideo. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Still hot and the height of carnival, with murga shows at the Teatro de Verano and candombe parades.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-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 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 19:39
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Desfile de Llamadas — candombe drum parade through Barrio Sur and Palermo (usually February)
- Murga and comparsa contests at the Teatro de Verano (through February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Landmark · Centro
Plaza Independencia and Artigas Mausoleum
Go down into the mausoleum, which is free, and then walk through the Puerta de la Ciudadela onto Peatonal Sarandí.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Market · Ciudad Vieja
Mercado del Puerto
A cast-iron market hall built in Liverpool and assembled by the port in the 1860s now shelters a dozen parrillas, where cooks tend huge wood-fired grills of beef, chorizo, morcilla and provolone.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Iconic
- Architecture
Architecture · Ciudad Vieja
Teatro Solís
Check the programme for a concert by the Montevideo Philharmonic, often the best way to see the hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montevideo.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 17°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.
Is February a good time to visit Montevideo?
One of the best months to visit Montevideo, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March and November–January. Compare every month.
Montevideo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Montevideo?
It is one of the best months to visit Montevideo. Still hot and the height of carnival, with murga shows at the Teatro de Verano and candombe parades.
+How warm is Montevideo in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.