Month guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in July
What July is really like in Montevideo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Da dinges, Public domain
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. The coldest month; occasional frost and sharp southerly winds, but clear sunny days too.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Montevideo: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with June (15°C (59°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:50
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 10 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Montevideo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Ciudad Vieja
Museo Andes 1972
Allow time to read the survivors' accounts; the museum is small but detailed.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Architecture · Aguada
Palacio Legislativo
Uruguay's parliament, inaugurated in 1925, is a monumental neoclassical building faced in Uruguayan marble and granite, with mosaics, stained glass and a gilded Salón de los Pasos Perdidos.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Market · Cordón
Feria de Tristán Narvaja
Go before noon, carry cash in small notes and keep your bag in front of you in the crowds.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Historic site · Parque Batlle
Estadio Centenario and Museo del Fútbol
Built for the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, which Uruguay won, the Centenario is listed by FIFA as a historic monument of world football.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°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 July a good time to visit Montevideo?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Montevideo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Montevideo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coldest month; occasional frost and sharp southerly winds, but clear sunny days too.
+How warm is Montevideo in July?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in July?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.