Month guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in May
What May is really like in Montevideo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Cooler and quieter, with crisp days; a good time for museums and long lunches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in May
May is the 8th-warmest month in Montevideo: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with April (22°C (72°F)), May is cooler; by June highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (June–August). Cool, damp and windy, with lows near 6°C; low hotel prices and a quiet, local feel.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Montevideo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°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 May 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 May a good time to visit Montevideo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cooler and quieter, with crisp days; a good time for museums and long lunches.
+How warm is Montevideo in May?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in May?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.