Month guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in September
What September 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
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring begins with blustery, changeable weather and the Expo Prado agricultural fair.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (16°C (61°F)), September is warmer; by October highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Summer (December–February). Warm, sunny weather, busy beaches and carnival; many Montevideans leave for the coast in January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Expo Prado — national livestock and agricultural fair at the Rural del Prado (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 8°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 September a good time to visit Montevideo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Montevideo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Montevideo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring begins with blustery, changeable weather and the Expo Prado agricultural fair.
+How warm is Montevideo in September?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.